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ESET vs F-Secure

ESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations. F-Secure sells protection that combines antivirus, VPN, identity protection and scam protection in one app. CISO Tribune files both under Endpoint protection platforms and Mobile security. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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ESET vs F-Secure: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
ESETESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations.eset.comF-SecureF-Secure sells protection that combines antivirus, VPN, identity protection and scam protection in one app.f-secure.com
What it sells
  • ESET HOME Security[4]Home security plans named ESET HOME Security Premium and ESET HOME Security Ultimate.
  • ESET NOD32[1]ESET NOD32 includes limited AI security capabilities.
  • ESET Secure Authentication[7]A service from ESET with a Web Console for 2FA accounts, users and components.
  • F-Secure ID Protection[2]A password manager with identity protection.
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Recent news
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  • October 8, 2026F-Secure and CUJO AI announced a joint consumer protection offering for the world's largest Tier-1 communications service providers.[4]
  • September 17, 2026F-Secure launched a free online tool that checks whether suspicious images or videos may have been manipulated using artificial intelligence.[3]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[8]
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Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, F-Secure sells to people protecting their family's devices, privacy, identity and online lives. F-Secure's guidance addresses the cyber security threats facing consumers. F-Secure sells through partners that add online security to their own offering.
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November 4, 2026October 21, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Endpoint protection platforms is the primary category of both ESET and F-Secure; both are also filed under Mobile security.

Where they differ, field by field

  • ESET is also filed under Encryption, tokenization and key management and EDR and XDR. F-Secure is also filed under Password and secrets vaults for people and Data loss prevention.
  • ESET lists ESET HOME Security, ESET NOD32 and ESET Secure Authentication. F-Secure lists F-Secure ID Protection.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both ESET and F-Secure under Endpoint protection platforms as their primary category, and both are also filed under Mobile security. CISO Tribune also files ESET under Encryption, tokenization and key management and under EDR and XDR. CISO Tribune files F-Secure under Password and secrets vaults for people and under Data loss prevention. ESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations. F-Secure sells to people protecting their family's devices, privacy, identity and online lives.

ESET's products include ESET NOD32, ESET Secure Authentication, which it runs as a service with a Web Console for 2FA, and a Vulnerability & Patch Management module. ESET also sells antivirus for computers, servers, mobiles and cloud VMs, and protection of AI conversations and autonomous AI agents. F-Secure sells protection that combines antivirus, VPN, identity protection and scam protection in one app, and offers F-Secure ID Protection, a password manager with identity protection. Both companies touch identity protection: ESET offers Proactive Identity Protection with dark web scanning, and F-Secure ID Protection provides 24/7 dark web monitoring.

F-Secure sells through partners that add online security to their own offering, and it says more than 200 global brands use it to keep their own customers safe. On October 8, 2026, F-Secure and CUJO AI announced a joint consumer protection offering for the world's largest Tier-1 communications service providers. On September 17, 2026, F-Secure launched a free online tool that checks whether suspicious images or videos may have been manipulated using artificial intelligence. ESET describes its work as backed by 35+ years of human expertise and 11 Research and Development Centers around the globe.

What it sells: ESET

What ESET NOD32 does[1]
ESET NOD32 includes limited AI security capabilities, powered by the existing multilayered technologies of ESET. Essential, Premium and Ultimate plans from ESET provide advanced AI security capabilities powered by specialized AI technologies.
What ESET Secure Authentication does[7]
ESET runs ESET Secure Authentication as a service. ESET Secure Authentication has a Web Console where customers activate 2FA for their accounts and manage users and components.

What it sells: F-Secure

What F-Secure ID Protection does[2]
F-Secure ID Protection is a password manager with identity protection that sends alerts to help avoid identity theft. F-Secure ID Protection saves passwords for later access and provides 24/7 dark web monitoring.

Questions about ESET and F-Secure

What do ESET and F-Secure sell?
ESET sells ESET HOME Security, ESET NOD32 and ESET Secure Authentication. F-Secure sells F-Secure ID Protection.
Are ESET and F-Secure in the same category?
Yes. Endpoint protection platforms is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Who are ESET and F-Secure sold to?
From its own pages, F-Secure sells to people protecting their family's devices, privacy, identity and online lives.
What have ESET and F-Secure announced recently?
October 8, 2026: F-Secure and CUJO AI announced a joint consumer protection offering for the world's largest Tier-1 communications service providers.

About ESET

ESET sells cybersecurity for all business sizes and enterprise organizations. ESET describes its cybersecurity as powered by 35+ years of human expertise, 11 Research and Development Centers around the globe and local customer care. ESET offers expert-led, AI-powered scam protection for digital life. ESET sells real-time antivirus protection that shields against malware, theft, AI-driven scams, phishing, ransomware and more.

Anti-Phishing from ESET shields users from scams and fake websites attempting to access sensitive information or feed them fake news. ESET uses monitoring and expert-driven detection to spot suspicious AI behavior. ESET scans AI-generated responses to block phishing, malware and scams. ESET protection covers PCs, laptops, smartphones, smart TVs and IoT devices. ESET protection includes locking and tracking of missing devices, secured access to a webcam and monitoring of microphone activity.

ESET provides Firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield features that filter unwanted content, secure access to a network and test a home router and smart devices for vulnerabilities. ESET provides a secured browser mode and safeguards screens from unwanted access. ESET offers encryption of sensitive data and photos, including files and USBs. ESET helps manage website notifications and permissions and remove metadata from images uploaded to a browser, such as capture time and location.

VPN for Router protects every device on a home network with one setup. Essential, Premium and Ultimate plans from ESET provide advanced AI security capabilities powered by specialized AI technologies. ESET NOD32 includes limited AI security capabilities, powered by the existing multilayered technologies of ESET.[4]

Proactive Identity Protection from ESET covers credit score monitoring, dark web scanning for data leaks and 24/7 recovery services. ESET dark web scanning covers thousands of websites, including those on the Dark Web, blogs and other data sources, to detect the illegal trading of personal information. Credit Report Monitoring from ESET gives instant online access to credit reports and scores from one credit bureau. Social Media Identity Monitoring from ESET monitors Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram accounts for inappropriate activity and posts that could be perceived as violent. Identity Threat Alert from ESET keeps users updated on major data breaches, identity theft incidents and new identity theft laws. Lost Wallet Assistance helps cancel and replace credit, debit and ATM cards if a wallet is lost or stolen. ESET identity recovery includes $1M insurance and restoration services from Certified Protection Experts, based in the U.S., available 24/7.

ESET sells protection of AI conversations and autonomous AI agents from threats in the AI ecosystem. ESET sells antivirus for computers, servers, mobiles and cloud VMs, with the multilayered ESET LiveSense technology applied. Firewall, web and device control from ESET secures network traffic, blocks risky websites and controls external devices. ESET LiveGuard technology is used in a cloud-based deobfuscation, sandboxing and zero day protection service. ESET offers a Vulnerability & Patch Management module. ESET offers ESET Endpoint Security for macOS, with version 10.0.2200.0 available to download.[5]

ESET runs ESET Secure Authentication as a service. ESET Secure Authentication has a Web Console where customers activate 2FA for their accounts and manage users and components.[2][6][7]

ESET on the record

Sources

ESET full record

  1. [1]ESET Cybersecurity | Enterprise, Business and Home Solutions | ESETESET · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Debunking five myths about business encryptionESET · eset.com · published July 9, 2025 · Tier A
  3. [3]Press releases listESET · eset.com · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Clarification on Australia VPN Server Availability – ESET HOME Security Premium vs Ultimate - ESET Internet Security & ESET Smart Security Premium & ESET Security Ultimate - ESET Security ForumESET Security Forum · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]ESET Endpoint Security & macOS 27 (Golden Gate) - ESET Endpoint Products for macOS - ESET Security ForumESET Security Forum · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]ESET PROTECT Webコンソール | ESET PROTECT | ESETオンラインヘルプESET · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]ESET StatusESET · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]ESET PROTECT Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & FeaturesG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

F-Secure full record

  1. [1]Business modelF-Secure Investors · investors.f-secure.com · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Protect your digital moments | F‑SecureF-Secure · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]F‑Secure Launches Free Deepfake Detector to Help Consumers Verify Suspicious ContentF‑Secure · published September 17, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]F‑Secure and CUJO AI Join Forces to Equip World's Largest Tier-1 CSPs with One Line of DefenseF‑Secure · published October 8, 2026 · Tier A

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