ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, announces the launch of Cloud Workload Protection, a new security module designed to protect virtual machines in public cloud environments and extend threat visibility beyond traditional endpoints and servers.

Presented at RSA Conference 2026, this new module allows organizations to integrate cloud workload protection within ESET’s detection and response platform, consolidating the security management of endpoints, servers, and cloud environments into a single console.

“Many companies, especially in the midmarket and managed service providers, are increasingly adopting cloud services like virtual machines to improve their productivity,” says Michal Jankech, Vice President of Enterprise & SMB/MSP at ESET. “With ESET Cloud Workload Protection, we extend our protection to public cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, reducing the attack surface and providing greater visibility into potential threats.”

The ESET Cloud Workload Protection module protects virtual machines in public cloud environments and integrates telemetry from these systems within the ESET PROTECT XDR platform, enabling security teams to gain broader visibility and respond more efficiently to incidents that may affect both on-premises and cloud infrastructures.

Unlike many solutions on the market that offer cloud workload protection as a standalone product, ESET includes this capability at no additional cost for ESET PROTECT customers (except for the Entry edition).

According to various industry estimates, the average cost of a data breach in public cloud environments can exceed $5 million per incident, reinforcing the need for tools that simplify protection and enable faster response to threats.

Furthermore, the new module maintains ESET’s characteristic focus on providing lightweight and efficient solutions, allowing IT teams to validate security controls and generate evidence of compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

AI-Powered Enhancements

Along with the new module, ESET is announcing several enhancements to the ESET PROTECT platform, focused on simplifying incident investigation and improving response capabilities to attacks.

Key new features include:

Advanced AI-powered reporting in ESET LiveGuard Advanced. ESET’s cloud sandboxing technology now includes more detailed behavioral reports on analyzed files. For organizations using subscriptions with XDR capabilities, these reports incorporate AI-generated summaries that help quickly interpret complex findings.

Enhancements to incident investigation for EDR and XDR customers. The platform now offers more comprehensive incident graphs, clearly visualizing how an attack unfolded, identifying the initial entry point, and tracking its evolution over time. New contextual data, such as identity-related information, is also incorporated to accelerate analysis and response processes.

Integration of ESET AI Advisor into the ESET PROTECT console. ESET’s AI-powered assistant is now directly integrated into the management console, providing security teams with easy access to its analysis and recommendation capabilities.

With these new capabilities, ESET continues to expand its security platform to help organizations manage increasingly hybrid and complex environments, combining proactive protection, advanced detection, and investigation tools to enable faster and more efficient responses to modern threats.

In parallel, the company also announced eCrime Reports, a new service within the ESET Threat Intelligence portfolio that offers detailed analysis of real-world incidents related to ransomware and infostealers. These reports include indicators of compromise (IoCs), technical campaign analysis, attack patterns, and recommendations to help security teams anticipate threats and strengthen their defense strategies.

To learn more about ESET solutions, visit: https://www.eset.com/latam/empresas/protect-platform/.

ESET invites you to learn more about cybersecurity by visiting: https://www.welivesecurity.com/es/.

For useful preventative data, also available in Venezuela: https://www.eset.com/ve/, and on their social media channels @eset_ve. Also on Instagram (@esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

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