Antivirus - Why Is It Necessary and Which One to Choose?

Antivirus - Why Is It Necessary and Which One to Choose?

An antivirus program, or antivirus, is a computer program used to protect, identify, and remove computer viruses as well as other programs that can damage computer software.

Often, viruses are associated with significant financial losses, especially in the case of infections in the computer networks of large corporations and even small private users. As it is popularly and rightly said that time is money, it is easy to understand why a large company with thousands of infected computers that need to be restored to normal operation will lose significant amounts of profit. More often than not, the indirect damages are much greater than the direct ones.

Furthermore, executing viral, often unknown code, on sensitive computer systems (banks, hospitals, research centers, the military, etc.) raises questions about the integrity of specialized applications and the data associated with them, often leading to a complete reinstallation of the platform and applications on all computers in such a system, along with restoring data from uninfected backup sources if available.

Unlike the initial antivirus programs, which focused solely on treating computer viruses, modern antivirus programs are designed to protect systems from a wide range of potential malicious programs.

Which antivirus program to choose?

After realizing the importance of installing an antivirus program, it is necessary to decide which manufacturer or antivirus program to choose. The choice depends on the user's requirements (home user, IT professional, companies with 100,000+ workstations, smartphones, and tablets), as well as the version of the program to be selected. Today, there are numerous antivirus programs on the market, making the selection more challenging, considering that it is necessary to choose the highest quality product at the lowest price that will provide optimal protection for IT infrastructure. From our extensive experience, ESET antivirus solutions meet these requirements and will satisfy even the most demanding users.

ESET NOD32 Solutions for Home Users

NOD32 antivirus program for home users offers various product packages depending on the platform it will be used on: Windows, Mac, Linux, or a mobile platform.

With over 20 years of experience in creating security programs, ESET provides:

Top-notch performance - fast scanning and minimal impact on system performance, ensuring protection is not compromised.

Proactive protection - real-time protection against known threats and proactive protection against unknown threats using advanced technologies.

User-friendly interface - customization of settings to adapt ESET's solutions to the user's preferences.

ESET's solutions are recognized as the most effective antimalware scanners on the market. In addition to the powerful ESET ThreatSense® scanning tool, which detects and removes new threats before they can cause harm to an infected computer, ESET's solutions also offer:

Virus definitions - significantly reduces scanning time and malware detection.

Code analysis - improves detection by analyzing files and comparing them to known malware samples.

General virus definitions - identifies a wide range of malware using generic definitions.

Problem isolation - suspicious code is monitored and isolated. Based on the code's behavior, ThreatSense® determines whether the sample poses a threat and can harm the system.

ESET NOD32 Solutions for Business Users

Whether you already have an established business or are planning to start one, there are certain data security standards you can expect from your antivirus program. ESET Business Solutions are designed for business users of all sizes (small, medium, large). The user interface is user-friendly and intended for individuals who may not necessarily be computer-savvy.

Three good reasons to choose ESET Business Solutions products:

ESET Business Solutions can be used on end-user devices depending on your needs, implemented on various platforms (Windows, Mac, and Linux), and on different devices: computers, mobile phones, tablets, and servers.

Minimal hardware requirements allow ESET Business Solutions to be used on older computers without the need for additional hardware upgrades.

Simple implementation, configuration, and management from a single console. There is no need to hire IT experts to manage the security of your IT infrastructure.