The best antivirus for businesses - for small, medium and large. Which one to choose?

Why is a good antivirus for your business a must?

Companies are targeted by cyber attacks every day. It only takes one click on a malicious attachment to put customer data, internal systems and sometimes the reputation of an entire organisation at risk. That is why we - as an IT company - rely on proven solutions.

We secure our hybrid environment using Bitdefender GravityZone, ESET Protect and additional support from Malwarebytes, which specialises in the detection and removal of malware.

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus / Total Security (home versions)

This option is ideal for small offices and freelancers. Protects computers from viruses, phishing, ransomware, offering a very low impact on system performance. Uses advanced technology behavioural detection - i.e. analysis of application behaviour.

Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security (for companies)

It is our No. 1 choice for protecting the entire IT infrastructure. Ideal for medium and large companies. It offers:

• central security management of all devices (PCs, servers, laptops, smartphones),
• advanced reports and alerts,
• AI for real-time threat analysis,
• Active Directory and cloud integration.

Advantages of Bitdefender for businesses:

• Scalability - works well in a 5-person company and a 500-person company.
• Low resource occupancy.
• Very good detection of ransomware threats.

ESET NOD32 / Internet Security (for home and SOHO users)

Valued for years for its lightweight operation and high efficiency. It works well in smaller environments where simplicity of management and fast computer operation are important. We often recommend this antivirus to our customers. Ideal for those who run a one-person business.

ESET PROTECT / Endpoint Protection Advanced (for companies)

ESETA's business versions offer:

• protection of workstations, servers and mobile devices,
• cloud-based management panel - from anywhere,
• advanced heuristic analysis and sandboxing,
• integration with SIEM and ITSM tools.

Why ESET in a company?

• Very good compatibility with the Polish IT environment.
• Polish language version and technical support.
• Reliability and a long history in the market.

Malwarebytes - for malware and rootkit removal

Although Bitdefender and ESET do a great job of dealing with everyday threats, in our company we also use Malwarebytes - as an additional support when you need exactly scan and clean suspicious device.

Malwarebytes premium version can:

• remove malware, which other programmes may not notice,
• act complementary with another antivirus,
• neutralise adware, spyware, rootkits.

It is our „emergency cleaner” - indispensable in crisis situations.

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What to choose? Small, medium and large company - our recommendations

For small businesses and freelancers:

• Bitdefender Antivirus Plus or ESET NOD32 - fast, lightweight protection.
• Malwarebytes Free as an additional tool.

For companies with up to 50 employees:

• Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security
• or ESET PROTECT Entry
  • Malwarebytes Premium as an additional layer.

For medium and large companies:

• Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Enterprise - Enhanced EDR functions.
• ESET Protect Advanced - great value for money.
• Malwarebytes Incident Response - useful in IT departments.

Costs for business versions - cheapest options

Our experience - how do we protect our company?

• Servers and Computers - Bitdefender GravityZone.
• Employee laptops - ESET Protect with cloud protection.
• Diagnostics and cleaning - Malwarebytes Premium.
• Regular cyber security testing and training.

This makes us resistant to phishing attacks, ransomware and remote access attempts. We also offer implementations of these solutions to our customers.

If you need help selecting and implementing the right solution - the contact us. We would be happy to advise you. For small businesses, we offer ESET antivirus -. you can get it at a good price, if you choose our marketing services or our IT systems.

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Summary - Antivirus for companies

Wondering which antivirus to choose for your business? It's not a random decision - anyone who has lost data at least once or had to fight malware knows the importance of solid security. It's not just about one programme, it's about the approach: layered protection, regular updates and matching tools to the size of your business. It's not worth saving money by opting for home versions with larger businesses - the business ones really do make a difference. Security is a process, not a one-off installation.