About
Avast is a multinational cybersecurity company founded in 1988 in Prague, Czech Republic. Initially established as a cooperative, it developed its first antivirus software to combat computer viruses. Over the years, Avast has evolved into a leading provider of computer security solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect users from malware and cyber threats. The company offers a wide range of products, including antivirus software, internet security suites, VPN services, and tools for privacy protection and system optimization. Avast serves both individual consumers and businesses, with its flagship product, Avast Free Antivirus, contributing to a user base of over 435 million monthly active users worldwide. With 25 offices globally and around 1,700 employees, Avast is recognized for its commitment to innovation in cybersecurity, continuously adapting to emerging threats and expanding its offerings to meet diverse customer needs.
Products
6Avast Business Cloud Backup helps keep your business data available and supports business continuity by helping protect data on Windows devices and servers with an automated backup process that is easy to deploy and manage from anywhere.
Avast Business Patch Management takes the guesswork out of patching by identifying critical vulnerabilities & making it easy to deploy patches across all endpoints from one central dashboard.
Premium Remote Control is a service to help IT admins provide instant remote support to their customers anywhere, anytime. With this tool, you can quickly & securely connect to a user’s device, access files & applications, & help troubleshoot issues.
Avast Essential Business Security helps deliver device security for small businesses that want remote visibility and centrally controlled protection against viruses, phishing, ransomware, and advanced cyberattacks.
Avast Premium Business Security combines our next-gen antivirus with VPN and USB control to help your employees and their devices stay more private and safer online, as well as offline.
Avast Ultimate Business Security includes our award-winning next-gen antivirus with online privacy tools and patch management automation software to help keep your devices, data, and applications updated and secure.
What changed
- Capability audit
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Read moreFounded
1988
Employees
1.9k
Industry
computer & network security
Headquarters
Praha, Czechia