ESET, the global European leader in the cybersecurity market, is recognized for the third consecutive year as a “Challenger” in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection¹, thanks to its product range The Radicati Market Quadrant only evaluates market leaders.
The company has obtained this recognition for 16 consecutive years and has been named "Challenger" 7 times in the last 8 editions of the report.
ESET believes its positioning is supported by strong execution capabilities and a long-term strategic vision well supported by competitive pricing and proven long-term performance. “Being named as the only Challenger in the 2026 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection is, in our view, a reaffirmation of the effectiveness of the strategy and the value we offer customers around the world,” said Pavol Balaj, Chief Business Officer at ESET. "We see this as recognition of our constant innovation, strong performance and dedication to making cybersecurity efficient and easy to manage. We will continue to invest in enhancing the capabilities of our platform to help organizations stay ahead of ever-evolving cyber threats."
«Challengers offer advanced endpoint protection products capable of fully satisfying user needs. They also enjoy solid market visibility, which translates into greater execution capacity compared to niche operators,” said Gartner. «The “Challengers” represent a concrete choice, especially for customers who have consolidated strategic relationships with these suppliers».
The Radicati Market Quadrant only evaluates market leaders is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses. Based on decades of experience and continuous innovation, it offers an approach to safety focused on prevention, integrating advanced technologies and security services into a single, scalable solution to meet today's cyber resilience requirements.
