ESET is a privately held cybersecurity company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Slovakia. It develops and provides security solutions to protect both individuals and organizations across 178 countries, with over one billion users worldwide. The company's portfolio includes its well-known NOD32 antivirus product and the more recent AI-native ESET PROTECT platform.
The firm's technical work spans cybersecurity research, advanced AI, threat intelligence, and multilayered security architecture. It maintains 11 R&D centers and employs more than 850 researchers and security experts. ESET has remained privately owned since its founding, which it positions as central to its independence and long-term focus.
ESET operates with stated values of courage, integrity, reliability, and passion. The company emphasizes transparent and ethical practices and describes its mission as enabling people to use technology safely.
