Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity company founded in 1997. It is one of the world's largest privately owned cybersecurity companies, operating in 200 countries and territories with 35 offices in 31 countries. The company employs over 4,000 highly-qualified specialists and had global unaudited IFRS revenue of $698 million in 2017.
Kaspersky was founded by Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, though its origins trace back to 1989 when Eugene first encountered a computer virus. The company grew rapidly in the late 1990s, with annual revenue growth of 280% from 1998 to 2000. By 2000, it had 65 employees and was generating 60% of its revenue internationally. Eugene Kaspersky became CEO in 2007 and has led the company's global expansion since then.
Kaspersky's core product is Kaspersky Anti-Virus, which offers:
Real-time protection against viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, and other malware
Web protection to block malicious websites
Detection and removal of rootkits
Automatic updates and upgrades
Technical support
Additional features in higher-tier products include:
Parental controls
Password manager
VPN
Webcam protection
Safe banking tools
Kaspersky continually updates its products with new features. Recent additions include:
Improved machine learning capabilities for threat detection
Enhanced protection against ransomware
Expanded IoT security features
Kaspersky emphasizes:
Innovation and cutting-edge technology
Transparency and trust
Global vision with a focus on international markets
Independence and agility
Kaspersky protects:
Over 400 million users globally
Approximately 220,000-270,000 corporate clients
The company has a strong focus on customer satisfaction, being named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Endpoint Protection Platforms in 2017 and 2018.Kaspersky also engages with the broader cybersecurity community through:
Bug bounty programs
Collaboration with law enforcement to fight cybercrime
Kaspersky AntiVirus
By AO Kaspersky Lab
