ESET — endpoint protection, EDR, XDR and MDR service with local Virtline support
ESET is a global cybersecurity software vendor headquartered in Bratislava, present on the market since 1992, with threat research conducted across 13 R&D centres worldwide. In Poland, the ESET antivirus engine is among the most widely deployed in the corporate sector and public administration — protecting millions of workstations, servers and mobile devices. Independent AV-Comparatives and AV-TEST evaluations consistently rank ESET products at the top for detection effectiveness with the lowest system performance impact.
The ESET PROTECT product line covers the full protection stack — from classic antivirus (EPP) through EDR (ESET Inspect), full XDR with behavioural analytics, cloud sandboxing LiveGuard Advanced, to a managed MDR service with 24/7 monitoring by ESET analysts. All managed from a single ESET PROTECT console (on-premises or Cloud) with AD/Entra ID, MDM (Intune), SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) integrations and a full automation API.
Virtline is an authorised ESET partner in Poland — we design licensing for real client needs, deploy the console, migrate from older ESET Endpoint Antivirus versions and competing solutions (Symantec, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Sophos), and provide day-to-day administration and incident handling.
ESET PROTECT packages — which one to choose for your business
ESET PROTECT is a modular licensing system — from basic workstation protection to full XDR with a managed detection service. We most commonly deploy the following tiers:
ESET PROTECT Entry — protection for workstations and file servers (EPP), console-based management, the baseline choice for companies seeking a straightforward corporate antivirus.
ESET PROTECT Advanced — Entry plus full disk encryption (Full Disk Encryption), protection against MBR-modifying attacks, and LiveGuard cloud sandbox.
ESET PROTECT Complete — Advanced plus Microsoft 365 mail protection (Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams) and on-premises mail server protection.
ESET PROTECT Elite — Complete plus ESET Inspect (EDR/XDR) with behavioural analytics, threat hunting and incident remediation; multi-factor authentication (Secure Authentication).
ESET PROTECT Enterprise — package for large organisations with dedicated premium support, SLA and an on-premises console option.
ESET PROTECT MDR — managed detection and response service operated by ESET analysts 24/7; recommended for organisations without an in-house SOC.
Key technical components of the ESET ecosystem
Regardless of the chosen package, the client gains access to modules that together form multi-layered endpoint and server protection. The most essential components:
ESET Endpoint Security — client for workstations and servers with antivirus engine, network protection (HIPS, firewall), web protection and USB device control.
ESET Inspect — EDR/XDR solution with behavioural detection rules, IoC-based threat hunting, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and automated remediation.
ESET LiveGuard Advanced — cloud sandbox with behavioural analysis and machine learning; stops zero-day threats before delivery to the endpoint.
ESET Mail Security — protection for Exchange Server, Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams), Google Workspace and IBM Domino servers.
ESET Full Disk Encryption — FIPS 140-2-compliant disk encryption managed from the PROTECT console, protecting data on employee laptops against loss.
ESET Secure Authentication — MFA for VPN, RDP, Exchange Outlook Web App, Office 365, integration with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
How we deploy ESET PROTECT — 4 stages
Deployment does not end with console installation. Each stage delivers a concrete artefact to the client — from a licence decision matrix to incident response procedures.
1. Environment analysis and licence selection — inventory of workstations, servers and mobile devices, assessment of the existing AV and attack vectors, selection of the PROTECT package (Entry, Advanced, Complete, Elite) or MDR service with a cost justification.
2. ESET PROTECT console deployment — installation of the console in ESET PROTECT On-Prem (local server) or ESET PROTECT Cloud variant, integration with Active Directory / Entra ID, configuration of security policies per user group.
3. Agent migration and policy tuning — remote installation of ESET Management Agent on endpoints via GPO or Intune, removal of the previous antivirus, calibration of HIPS rules, web control, device control, SIEM integration (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar) via Syslog.
4. Operations and incident handling — dashboard monitoring, threat hunting in ESET Inspect, alert response, quarterly policy review and a management report with detected threats and compliance metrics.
How ESET supports NIS2, ISO 27001 and DORA compliance
Endpoint protection is the foundation of every information security management system. ESET PROTECT delivers the technical controls required by three key regulations applicable to companies in Poland:
- NIS2 Art. 21(2)(e) — security of acquisition, development and maintenance of systems. ESET Endpoint Security and ESET Inspect provide the telemetry and controls required to maintain network and information systems security.
- NIS2 Art. 21(2)(h) — policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of risk management measures. The ESET PROTECT console generates coverage and effectiveness reports required to document technical measures.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 A.8.7 — Protection against malware. ESET Endpoint Security with heuristic engine, web protection, device control and LiveGuard sandbox covers the malware protection requirement.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 A.8.16 — Monitoring activities. ESET Inspect provides continuous endpoint behaviour monitoring, process and network connection telemetry with SIEM integration capability.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 A.5.32 — Intellectual property rights. ESET device control and web control help enforce intellectual property and licence policies.
- DORA Art. 9 — protection and prevention. ESET PROTECT with LiveGuard Advanced and full disk encryption supports the requirement to protect ICT assets against unauthorised access and compromise.
- DORA Art. 10 — detection. ESET Inspect and ESET PROTECT MDR fulfil the requirement for continuous near-real-time anomaly and ICT incident detection.
We prepare the mapping of ESET controls to specific regulatory requirements as part of the implementation project — the client receives a document ready to present to an auditor.
Frequently asked questions about ESET
ESET or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint — which to choose?
It depends on licensing and requirements. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Plan 2) is included in Microsoft 365 E5 / A5 / G5 packages and has strong native support for Windows environments. ESET PROTECT Elite performs better in mixed environments (Linux, macOS, mobile), offers lower system performance impact and a separate management stack independent of the Microsoft ecosystem. In practice, many organisations run both layers — Defender as the native M365 layer and ESET as an independent EDR engine.
How are ESET PROTECT products licensed?
ESET licenses products on a per device per year subscription model, with volume thresholds (5, 11, 26, 50, 100, 250, 500+ devices). The licence covers all modules of the chosen package (Entry/Advanced/Complete/Elite) plus access to the PROTECT Cloud or On-Prem console. 1-, 2- and 3-year agreements are available with a discount for longer commitments. Virtline prepares a quote tailored to the number of devices and client requirements.
Do I need EDR, or is a classic antivirus enough?
Classic antivirus (EPP) relies mainly on signatures and heuristics — it detects known threats. EDR (ESET Inspect in the PROTECT Elite package) records endpoint telemetry, correlates behaviours and detects fileless attacks, living-off-the-land techniques and slow, targeted APT campaigns. For companies subject to NIS2, DORA or ISO 27001, EDR is practically a standard — without it, documenting the continuous anomaly detection requirement is difficult.
What is ESET PROTECT MDR and when does it make sense?
ESET PROTECT MDR is a Managed Detection and Response service — a team of ESET analysts 24/7 monitors alerts from ESET Inspect on the client’s infrastructure, conducts threat hunting and responds to incidents according to agreed playbooks. A sound choice for organisations without an in-house SOC, for NIS2-subject entities requiring rapid response, and for organisations where the cost of a cybersecurity analyst role exceeds the price of the managed service.
How much do ESET licences cost for a business?
The price depends on the package, number of devices and subscription period. ESET PROTECT Entry starts at a few dozen zloty per workstation per year at larger volumes; ESET PROTECT Elite (with full EDR) is several times more expensive. MDR pricing is set individually. Virtline prepares a quote after an environment analysis — contact us to receive an offer.
What does deploying ESET look like in a company with another antivirus?
Migration proceeds in four stages: installation of the ESET PROTECT console, integration with AD/Entra ID, remote installation of ESET Management Agent on endpoints via GPO or Intune with simultaneous forced removal of the previous antivirus (Symantec, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, Sophos, McAfee), policy tuning and monitoring. A typical project for 100–500 workstations is completed in 2–4 weeks. There is no protection gap throughout the migration.
Who we deploy ESET for
ESET works in organisations of any size, but we particularly recommend it in environments where stability, low performance impact and full administrative control matter. Our ESET clients include:
- essential and important entities subject to NIS2 (energy, healthcare, transport, finance, public administration)
- financial institutions subject to DORA (banks, insurers, payment service providers)
- organisations implementing or maintaining ISO 27001 as part of an ISMS
- manufacturing companies with mixed Windows/Linux environments and industrial servers
- local government units and public institutions subject to NIS2 / national cybersecurity frameworks
- automotive sector companies with TISAX requirements
- law firms, accounting offices and medical entities with obligations to protect special category data
- SMB companies seeking a corporate antivirus with local English-language support
Why deploy ESET with Virtline
Virtline is an authorised ESET partner in Poland. We combine in-depth technical product knowledge with a security auditor’s perspective — we know how to configure ESET PROTECT to cover specific ISO 27001, NIS2 or DORA controls. We hold our own PN-EN ISO/IEC 27001:2023-08 certificate issued by TÜV NORD and deploy ESET both internally and at client sites.
Key benefits of working with Virtline:
Authorised ESET partner status in Poland
ISO/IEC 27001:2023 certificate issued by TÜV NORD
Licence selection derived from threat analysis and regulatory requirements
Control mapping to NIS2, ISO 27001 A.8.7/A.8.16, DORA Art. 9–10
Migration from other AV solutions without any protection gap
Integrations with AD / Entra ID, MDM (Intune), SIEM (Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
Day-to-day support and incident handling in English
Implementation experience from SMB to enterprise clients
Contact us to select the right ESET PROTECT licence for your organisation’s actual scale — accounting for NIS2, ISO 27001 and DORA requirements and integration with Microsoft 365 and your existing SIEM.
Secure your endpoints with ESET — proven engine, minimal performance impact, local support.
ISO/IEC 27001:2023 Certification
Virtline certified by TÜV NORD
Virtline holds the PN-EN ISO/IEC 27001:2023-08 certificate issued by TÜV NORD. Certificate number: AC090 121/2469/6137/2026, valid until 02.2029. We deploy ESET PROTECT internally and at client sites — we know this product from daily practice.