Comprehensive protection, maximum functionality, and minimum system load in one security solution.

ESET Smart Security utilizes the power of the cloud and multiple layers of protection to keep out threats and block all potential attacks vectors. You are protected at the highest level while you work, social network, play online games or exchange data via removable media.

Optimised Startup Procedure

No more waiting for signature database download to complete – ESET Smart Security 5 lets you start working on your computer immediately after booting, without compromising your security.

Online Security

Given the increasing risk exposure on the Internet, the new version of ESET Smart Security detects all types of Internet-borne threats. These including social media scams and social engineering, to which your family members and kids are exposed daily.

Small System Footprint

The unique build of ESET Smart Security has been optimized over the years to perfectly match the system environment. ESET engineered a smart solution with one of the lowest system footprint on the market ensuring smooth performance.

Key Features

ESET Live Grid (Cloud-powered Reputation) NEW
Delivers optimized real-time protection against Internet threats and social media exploits.

Parental Control NEW
Protects your family from potentially offensive web content by blocking various website categories.

Smart Detection
Advanced heuristic detection technology flags even never-before-seen malware protecting you from unknown threats and neutralizing them before they can do any harm.

Intelligent Firewall
New and improved firewall module prevents unauthorized users from accessing your computer and taking advantage of your personal data.

Improved Antispam
Tightly integrated into ESET Smart Security, the antispam module has undergone a thorough optimization for even higher level of filtering precision.

Enhanced Media Control NEW
Automatically scans all USB flash drives, memory cards and CDs/DVDs. Block removable media based on type of media, manufacturer, size and other attributes.

Advanced HIPS Functionality NEW
This one is for real geeks – now you can customize the behavior of the system in greater detail: specify rules for the system registry, active processes and programs, and fine-tune your security posture.

Gamer Mode NEW
Postpones all pop-up windows, updates or other system-intensive activities to conserve system resources for gaming or other full-screen activities.

Optimized Startup Procedure NEW
No more waiting for signature database download to complete – ESET Smart Security 5 lets you start working immediately after booting, without compromising your security.

Enjoy the Fresh New Look

The graphical environment has undergone a number of usability and design modifications with the aim to enhance the overall user experience. The most frequently used actions are available from all screens. Check out the new, dashboard-like look of the "Tools" pane that is now even more intuitive and transparent.

Streamlined License Management

Select the type of activation that suits you best. All activation methods were designed to require as little user intervention as possible.

System Requirements

Processor Architecture
i386 (Intel® 80386), amd64 (x86-64)

Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Home Server