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ESETESET sells cybersecurity software for both home and business users, including antivirus, endpoint protection, full-disk and file encryption, and identity-protection tools.eset.comF-SecureF-Secure sells consumer cyber security products and services covering antivirus, VPN, password management, identity protection and scam protection, sold directly to consumers and through communication service provider and retail partners.f-secure.comMcAfeeMcAfee sells consumer-focused cybersecurity products including antivirus software, a VPN, mobile security, identity monitoring and a password manager, bundled into plans such as McAfee+ and McAfee Total Protection.mcafee.comWithSecureWithSecure sells cybersecurity products and services including endpoint protection, extended detection and response, and managed security offerings for businesses and managed service providers.withsecure.com
What it sells
  • ESET HOME SecurityConsumer security plans for home devices that bundle antivirus, anti-phishing, payment protection, firewall and identity monitoring features.
  • ESET PROTECT[1][2]Business platform providing endpoint protection, threat detection and management for organizations of various sizes.
  • ESET Full Disk Encryption[2]Software that encrypts an entire device's storage and requires a secondary password before decryption can begin.
  • ESET Endpoint Encryption[2]Encryption for business files, folders, flash drives, emails and attachments.
  • NOD32 Antivirus[3]Antivirus software for home computers.
  • ESET NeoCortex[3]A foundational cybersecurity AI model that powers ESET LiveCortex.
  • F-Secure Total[1]An all-in-one application combining antivirus, VPN, identity protection and scam protection for consumer devices.
  • F-Secure Internet Security[2]Antivirus software that blocks viruses and malware and protects banking, browsing and shopping activity.
  • F-Secure VPN[2]A VPN service that hides a user's IP address and protects browsing on public Wi-Fi networks.
  • F-Secure ID Protection[2]A tool that protects passwords and monitors for data breaches involving personal information.
  • F-Secure Scam Protection[2]A service that alerts users to shopping and banking scams, blocks phishing sites and filters scam SMS messages.
  • Antivirus[1]Software that scans and protects devices against malware.
  • McAfee+ Individual Plans[1][2]A plan bundling privacy, identity and device protection for a single user.
  • McAfee+ Family Plans[1][2]A plan bundling privacy, identity and device protection for up to six family members.
  • McAfee Total Protection Plans[1][2]A plan offering device and identity protection for individuals.
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN)A service that encrypts a user's internet connection for private browsing.
  • Mobile Security[1]An app that protects smartphones and tablets from threats.
  • Elements[1][3]A cloud security platform covering endpoints, identities, cloud workloads and threat detection from a single console.
  • Elements XDR[3]Extended detection and response capability within the Elements platform.
  • Business Suite (Client Security, Server Security, Linux Security)An endpoint protection product suite for workstations, servers and Linux systems managed via a central portal.
  • Cloud Protection for Salesforce[2]A security product for protecting Salesforce cloud environments.
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Who it fits
Not written yetNot written yetFrom its own pages, the company sells mainly to individuals, with McAfee+ Individual Plans described as protection for individuals. It also describes McAfee+ Family Plans for family members. McAfee Total Protection Plans are described as basic device and identity protection for individuals.Not written yet
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November 4, 2026October 21, 2026October 12, 2026November 5, 2026

About ESET

ESET sells cybersecurity software for both home and business users, including antivirus, endpoint protection, full-disk and file encryption, and identity-protection tools. Its business offerings are organized around the ESET PROTECT platform, while consumer plans are sold under ESET HOME Security. ESET also runs an in-house research division, ESET Research, that publishes threat reports such as APT activity tracking.[1][2]

ESET on the record

Sources

ESET full record

  1. [1]eset.comESET · eset.com · 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

F-Secure full record

  1. [1]Business modelF-Secure Investors · investors.f-secure.com · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Us enF-Secure · f-secure.com · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A

McAfee full record

  1. [1]mcafee.comMcAfee · mcafee.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]McAfee AI-Powered Antivirus, Scam, Identity, and Privacy ProtectionMcAfee · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Check Single URLMcAfee · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A

WithSecure full record

  1. [1]withsecure.comWithSecure · withsecure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Business suite privacy policyWithSecure · withsecure.com · published July 1, 2022 · Tier A
  3. [3]Press releasesWithSecure · withsecure.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A

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