Overview
Kaspersky, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, is one of the most influential cybersecurity vendors globally. Kaspersky is renowned for leading malware detection capabilities with 99.8%+ average detection rates in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives real-world protection tests.
This page focuses on Kaspersky's core security products: Endpoint Security enterprise protection, Sandbox analysis and Threat Intelligence services.
Key Strengths
- Top-Tier Malware Detection: 200+ "Top Product" ratings in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives real-world tests with 99.8%+ average detection rate.
- Unified Endpoint Management: Endpoint Security manages antivirus, EDR, application control, device control, encryption and mobile management from a single console.
- Kaspersky Sandbox: Hardware-virtualized sandbox with 300+ behavioral detection rules, outputting threat ratings in minutes.
- GReAT Threat Intelligence: Global Research and Analysis Team tracking APT organizations (Equation Group, Stuxnet), providing IoCs, YARA rules and attribution.
Product Ecosystem
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business: Select/Advanced/Total tiers with unified management console.
- Kaspersky Sandbox: Hardware-virtualized file and behavior analysis sandbox.
- Kaspersky Threat Intelligence: APT Intelligence, Threat Data Feeds, Digital Footprint Intelligence.
- Kaspersky Security for Virtualization: Agentless protection for VMware/KVM.
Limitations
- Significant geopolitical risk; US FCC listed Kaspersky on national security threat list, severely limiting North American market.
- Cloud-native security started late; container and CSPM capabilities are limited.
- Management interface design is traditional with less intuitive search and filtering than next-gen platforms.
Use Cases
- Malware Protection Priority (★★★★★): Top-3 global detection rates, ideal for antivirus-first organizations.
- Unified Endpoint Management (★★★★☆): Endpoint Security combining AV + EDR + encryption + mobile management.
- Threat Intelligence and APT Tracking (★★★★★): GReAT team's APT tracking is world-class.
- SMB Foundation Protection (★★★☆☆): Evaluate alternatives in North America due to geopolitical factors.
Pricing
| Product | Pricing Model | Reference Price |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Security Select | Per endpoint/year | ~$30–$50/endpoint/yr |
| Endpoint Security Advanced | Per endpoint/year | ~$50–$80/endpoint/yr |
| Endpoint Security Total | Per endpoint/year | ~$80–$120/endpoint/yr |
FAQ
What are the differences between the three Endpoint Security tiers? Select provides basic AV + web/device control; Advanced adds EDR and vulnerability assessment; Total adds sandbox analysis and threat intelligence.Vulnerability Scanning and CVE Lifecycle
Does Kaspersky Sandbox require additional hardware? It can be deployed as a virtual appliance on VMware or KVM, or use Kaspersky's cloud sandbox service.2026 Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Is Kaspersky still available for purchase in North America? The US FCC listed Kaspersky on the national security threat list in 2024, prohibiting federal fund procurement. Enterprise customers should assess compliance risks.Compliance Checklist