ESET NOD32 - Technology

ThreatSense®

The core of our products is based on the ThreatSense® Technology, utilizing high-end technologies guaranteeing a top detection rate and protection against both known and new infiltrations.

Advanced Heuristics

ESET's NOD32 antivirus system works with the Advanced Heuristics method. With heuristics, the antivirus software is able to detect the latest variants of known viruses as well as infiltrations not included in its database.

Common heuristic methods can detect viruses, macro viruses and script viruses. The unique feature of the Advanced Heuristics in NOD32 antivirus system is the ability to also detect WIN32 worms, backdoor programs and trojans.

Part of the Advanced Heuristics in NOD32 is a generic unpacker that is able to break through different forms of runtime packers and envelopes.

Early Warning System

The Early Warning System warns the user in advance about possible infiltrations in the computer. The system is a unique way of getting valuable information about the latest infiltrations that help keep your data out of reach of malicious malware. NOD32 antivirus system sends data about suspicious files after "intelligent" communication with the server that accepts and analyzes only necessary data.

The Early Warning System also collects anonymous statistics packets containing information about the type and number of infiltrations detected on the users' computers. This data helps ESET get exact and relevant information and statistics about the most frequent infiltrations, the country of their origin or their language version. These statistics help us improve and modify our products and services.

The system does not endanger users' security while collecting data, as files containing personal information (e. g. documents) are totally excluded. Users have the option to set up sending statistics and suspicious files to the server and the system asks for the user's permission every time it wants to send a suspicious file for analysis.

The system is currently in its testing phase. 85 percent of all beta testers have agreed to send their statistics packets. After the launch of the full version, the Early Warning system could collect data from more than 300 000 clients and an even larger number of computers

Multilevel security

NOD 32's security suits all equipment ranging from file servers, firewalls and email servers to workstations. NOD32 Server Edition gives you the ability to protect all vulnerable spots in your network. ThreatSense® technology fights effectively against all infiltrations

Total control

It is not an easy task to create the best security strategy for your business network, but NOD32 Enterprise Edition provides you with the tools that will help you tune it to the smallest detail - all from one location in your network. Even with large and multiple networks you will have the ability to manage and enhance your security on several levels.

Stable performance

The NOD32 Antivirus system has been developed to ensure that the minimum system resources are utilized. Whether it is the processor output, system memory or network capacity, the theme of ThreatSense® technology is that less is better. Strict compatibility testing ensures trouble free operation of your system in almost any environment.

System Requirements

- CPU 386 or higher (Pentium recommended)
- 30 MB available disk space
- 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
- VGA or better graphic card

Note: System requirements depend on the specific platform. For detailed information on system requirements please contact our sales department.