Meet ESET
“ESET was started by a few friends over two decades ago to protect peoples’ data. This idea is very much alive today.”
Miroslav Trnka, Founder of ESET
Who we are
ESET began life as a pioneer of antivirus protection, creating award-winning threat detection software.
Now, ESET's goal is to make sure that everybody can enjoy the breathtaking opportunities that technology offers.
Today, our security solutions allow businesses and consumers in more than 200 countries and territories to make the most of the digital world.
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ESET vision
We will enable our users to enjoy the full potential of themselves and their technology in a secure digital world.
ESET mission
Working with ethical and passionate people, we are building a safer technology environment for everyone to enjoy. We are doing this through education and our commitment to research and development.
Our pledge
We believe in technology – and we want to make sure that you can enjoy it in safety. Learn more at enjoysafertechnology.com.
"For over 25 years we've been helping people to protect their digital worlds. From a small, dynamic company we've grown into a global brand with over 100 million users in 202 countries and territories. Many things have changed, but our core aspirations, philosophy and values remain the same – to help build a more secure digital world where everyone can truly Enjoy Safer Technology "
Richard Marko, Chief Executive Officer, ESET
Brand Values
Courage
We don’t take the easy way. We constantly push boundaries and are determined to make a difference.
Integrity
We encourage honesty and fairness in everything we do. We have an ethical approach to business.
Reliability
People need to know they can count on us. We work hard to live up to our promises, and to build trust and rapport.
Passion
We’re passionate, driven and determined to make difference. We believe in ourselves and what we do.
Interesting facts about ESET
ESET has the longest unbroken run of VB100 awards for malware detection of any Internet security vendor in the world – we’ve passed every test since 2003.
The first virus discovered by ESET's founders Peter Paško and Miroslav Trnka in 1987 was dubbed "Vienna".
The company was named after the ancient Egyptian goddess and magical healer Eset.
ESET history
ESET takes pride in its rich history and numerous achievements.
2013
WeLiveSecurity
Launch of dedicated WeLiveSecurity website, covering a vast spectrum of security-related topics.
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2012
Going mobile
ESET exhibits for the first time at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
2011
European accolade
ESET receives the Ruban d'Honneur award at the 2011 HSBC European Business Awards
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2010
Breaking records
ESET becomes the first company to receive 60 VB100 awards for malware detection
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2010
Asia-pacific
Our Asia-Pacific office opens in Singapore
2009
Growing U.S. presence
Inc. magazine ranks ESET as one of America's fastest-growing private companies
2004
Latin America
ESET’s Latin America office opens in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
1999
North America
ESET, LLC is established in San Diego (USA)
Industry recognition
ESET NOD32 v1.0 wins its first VB100 award for malware detection
1995
Product development
A streamlined version of ESET’s NOD-iCE antivirus program is released
1992
ESET is born
ESET, spol. s r.o. is established; its first AV products go on sale in Czechoslovakia and abroad.
1987
NOD is coded
NOD, ESET’s first antivirus code, is developed by ESET's founders