ESET Virtualization Security Is Now Available

ESET’s new agentless security solution for VMware vShield environments avoids troublesome AV storms.

ESET®, a global pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announces the launch of ESET Virtualization Security. This brand new VMware vShield-based agentless solution combines an ESET Virtualization Security appliance with ESET Remote Administrator to deliver ESET’s award-winning scanning core allied with proven management capability.

ESET Virtualization Security will be available from today in all regions except North America, where it will be launched on March 1st, 2016.

According to a Gartner Magic Quadrant* survey in 2015, “about 75% of x86 server workloads are virtualized”.  Virtualization brings countless benefits to companies, but without adequate protection of virtual systems it can be more dangerous than it seems.

ESET Virtualization Security was developed to protect sensitive data and to solve the main problems that companies experience when adopting virtualization, such as unprotected virtual servers, the need for multiple vendors to protect physical and virtualized environments, potential performance impacts and complicated licensing.

 “ESET Virtualization Security was developed for virtualized environments, meaning that as a GUI-less appliance it is easy to deploy, set up and operate. Its trademark light system footprint make the solution ideal for avoiding AV storms,” said Michal Jankech, Product Manager at ESET. “Moreover, ESET Virtualization Security is easy to manage thanks to ESET Remote Administrator, which gives IT administrators unlimited access anywhere, anytime.” 

ESET Virtualization Security is compatible with VMware vSphere 5.0 + with installed vCloud Networking and Security. It is consistent with ESET’s next-generation business products and its web-based console ESET Remote Administrator.

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* Gartner Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure:http://www.gartner.com/technology/reprints.do?id=1-2JFZ1KP&ct=150715&st=sb

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET Releases Latest Version of ESET Remote Administrator

The service release of ESET Remote Administrator provides businesses with iOS device management, agentless security and ESET SysInspector®, a proven diagnostic tool.

ESET®, a global pioneer in proactive protection for more than two decades, today starts delivering to businesses its latest service release of ESET Remote Administrator. With features such as ESET Mobile Device Management for iOS and management of ESET Virtualization Security, ESET Remote Administrator now boasts even wider market appeal.

ESET Mobile Device Management for iOS allows customers to fully embrace the BYOD trend (Bring Your Own Device, i.e. allowing employees to use their own devices at work). Administrators can now conveniently configure the security-related settings of iOS devices alongside other devices in their business network.

“ESET Mobile Device Management for iOS is easy to set up and allows administrators to manage, configure, remotely lock or even wipe mobile iOS devices,” said Michal Jankech, Business Product Manager at ESET. “Adding this feature to ESET’s remote management console makes ESET Remote Administrator a real single pane of glass for their environment.”

ESET Remote Administrator supports ESET Virtualization Security, ESET’s brand new product providing agentless protection for VMware vShield, which was launched today.

To manage and install ESET Virtualization Security in a network, administrators need only install a GUI-less ESET Virtualization Security Appliance in their VMware virtualized infrastructure and link it to ESET Remote Administrator. This will enable remote configuration of the solution and execution of tasks on virtual machines, which are protected in agentless form.

Moreover, ESET SysInspector® is now integrated into ESET Remote Administrator. This helps admins track-back security incidents and system changes for each endpoint, using ESET SysInspector’s snapshots.

ESET Remote Administrator is a platform-independent remote management console designed to minimize downtime, while allowing actions to be performed automatically based on dynamic group membership.

Learn more about ESET Remote Administrator or check out ESET’s complete offer for businesses.  

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET Earns ‘Top Rated’ Award from AV-Comparatives

ESET Smart Security 9 was named Top Rated in the AV-Comparatives Summary Report 2015, receiving six Advanced+ ratings from the independent testing organization.

AV-Comparatives, an independent anti-malware testing organization, today publishes its annual Summary Report 2015 summarizing its tests and providing a market-wide overview of security products.


ESET Smart Security 9 received six Advanced+ awards in 2015, won a Silver Award in the False Positives category and a Bronze in Proactive Protection. ESET products, along with five from other vendors, were awarded AV-Comparatives’ Top Rated badge.

“ESET has been a constant part of our Summary Reports since 2006. With each new version, ESET Smart Security retains its clean trademark detection and sustains its low performance impact. With improved graphic design and finger-friendly controls, we believe thatESET products are suitable for use on touchscreens,” said Andreas Clementi, CEO at AV-Comparatives.

In 2015, AV-Comparatives subjected 21 Windows security products from a range of vendors to rigorous investigation. All were tested for their ability to protect against real-world Internet threats, identify thousands of recent malicious programs, and provide protection without slowing down the PCs on which they ran. 

 Learn more about ESET or read more about ESET products in the AV-Comparatives’ Summary Report 2015.