Eset Smart Security Premium

ESET Smart Security Premium is an advanced cybersecurity suite developed by ESET, designed to provide comprehensive protection for personal and professional digital environments. As of 2025, ESET Smart Security Premium has evolved into ESET HOME Security Premium, retaining all its core features while introducing new enhancements[1].

Here’s a breakdown of its main features:

• Antivirus & Antispyware: Real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and spyware.
• Ransomware Shield: Multi-layered defense to prevent file encryption by malicious software.
• Firewall: Monitors network traffic and blocks unauthorized access.
• Brute Force Attack Protection: Detects and blocks repeated login attempts.
• ESET LiveGuard: Cloud-based protection against zero-day threats.
• Artificial Intelligence & Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning to identify emerging threats.
• ESET SysInspector: Advanced diagnostic tool for system analysis.

• Password Manager: Securely stores and manages passwords.
• Secure Data (Encryption): Encrypts sensitive files and folders.
• Anti-Phishing: Blocks fraudulent websites and phishing attempts.
• Safe Banking & Browsing: Protects online transactions and browsing sessions.
• Webcam Protection: Prevents unauthorized access to your webcam.
• Metadata Cleanup: Removes metadata from files to protect privacy.

• Unlimited VPN (available in Ultimate plan): Encrypts internet traffic and hides IP addresses.
• Smart Home Protection: Monitors smart devices for vulnerabilities.
• Network Inspector: Scans your home network for security issues.
• Parental Controls: Filters and monitors children's online activity.
• Anti-Theft Tools: Helps locate lost or stolen devices using GPS and remote access.
• Gamer Mode: Minimizes interruptions during gaming sessions.

• Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Windows ARM devices[1].

• Starts at \$59.99/year for basic coverage.
• Discounts available for multi-year plans (e.g., 15% off for 2 years).
• Higher-tier plans like ESET HOME Security Ultimate include additional features like identity protection and unlimited VPN[2].

• High malware detection rate (up to 99.8%)[3].
• Minimal system impact, suitable for low-spec devices.
• Advanced settings for power users.
• Clean and user-friendly interface.

• Parental controls may be limited in functionality.
• Higher cost per device compared to some competitors.
• No dark web monitoring in the Premium plan (available in Ultimate)[4].

My HIPS and FIREWALL Rules, if you need them, send me a pm.

Firewall rules :

What is Live Guard ?

ESET LiveGuard Advanced checks a variety of file types, focusing on those that could potentially harm a system or contain/download malicious content. Here's a breakdown of the types of files it analyzes:

These are determined based on file content, not just the extension:

Executables:

• .exe, .dll, .sys, .elf, .so, and similar
• Scripts:
  • .bat, .cmd, .js, .vbs, .ps, .py, .sh, .pl, etc.
• Documents:
  • Files that may contain macros or active content (e.g., Word, Excel, PDF)
• Archives:
  • If the archive contains active elements (e.g., JavaScript), the entire archive may be submitted
• Others:
  • Any file type that can execute or download malicious content

When submitted manually, any file type can be sent for analysis, regardless of its extension or content type.

• Files up to 64 MB can be submitted.
• This limit can be adjusted via policy settings.

• ESET Endpoint Security / Server Security: Asynchronous submission (does not wait for analysis result)
• ESET Mail Security: Synchronous submission (waits for result), especially for active content in emails

Admins can configure:

• Which categories of files to submit (Executables, Archives, Scripts, Documents, Others)
• Exclusions based on file extension or directory path. [help.eset.com], [support.eset.com]

I am using Smart Security Premium now and i really like it, very light on the system and i like the configurations options it has.

Protection wise, and with Liveguard it shows that is very capable of catching the new threads out there.

I know it is more expensive compared to other solutions, but that is oke for me.

I keep my findings posted here.