One honest answer on Kaspersky endpoint security for Indian offices.
How a 90-seat accounting firm in Thane asked the Russia question in the sales call, and got the answer before they signed, not after. Story below.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security at a glance
Why Kaspersky anchors most Indian endpoint security estates.
- Vendor
- AO Kaspersky Lab, founded 1997 by Eugene Kaspersky. Transparency and data-processing operations sit in Zurich, Switzerland; the holding entity is registered in the UK.
- Category
- Endpoint security and EDR/XDR for Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile fleets, sold as Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and the newer Kaspersky Next line.
- India price band
- Under Rs 1 lakh a year for most SMB fleets on a per-endpoint licence.* We size the tier and seat count in the free review.
- Who it fits
- Cost-conscious IT teams who want a lightweight single agent and a strong independent-lab track record, and who have already made peace with the sourcing question below.
- The honest caveat
- Kaspersky is barred from government systems in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia over Russia ties. It is not banned for private Indian businesses, but we tell every buyer this before the PO, not after.
The Kaspersky Endpoint Security ranges Sirius Star supplies
Pick the range that matches the use case. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business
The entry range for SMB fleets. Select covers anti-malware and web control, Advanced adds patch management and encryption.
- Single lightweight agent
- Central Security Center console
- Patch management on Advanced tier
Kaspersky Next
The 2026 flagship line. Folds EDR and XDR into one console instead of a bolt-on module, replacing the old standalone EDR Optimum product.
- One console for detection and response
- Scales from foundations to full XDR
- Right fit for a growing in-house IT team
Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
Cloud-managed protection for teams without a server room to run a console in. Set policy once, apply it everywhere.
- No on-prem console to maintain
- Fast rollout for branch offices
- Good fit under 100 seats
Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response
A Kaspersky analyst team watches the alerts for businesses that cannot staff a 24×7 security operations centre themselves.
- 24×7 analyst-monitored alerts
- Pairs with Endpoint Security for Business
- Built on the GReAT threat research team
Kaspersky Endpoint Security vs Bitdefender, Microsoft, Sophos
All four are honest choices. Most Indian buyers land on the first option for service depth and ecosystem fit.
| Brand | Where it wins | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky | Independent lab test scores (AV-TEST, AV-Comparatives) and a lightweight agent that does not slow down older hardware. | Budget-led SMBs who want strong detection without a heavy console to manage. |
| Bitdefender | No geopolitical sourcing question to answer in a tender. | Government-adjacent and BFSI buyers who cannot risk the Russia conversation. |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Already bundled inside Microsoft 365 E5, one less agent and one less vendor to manage. | Estates already paying for E5 who want to consolidate instead of adding a tool. |
| Sophos | Deeper firewall and network integration for teams standardised on Sophos XG. | Sites that already run Sophos hardware and want one console end to end. |
How a Sirius Star Kaspersky procurement runs
Free 30 minute review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Fleet + risk review
Free 30 minute call. We map your endpoint count, OS mix, and whether the sourcing question matters for your sector.
Tier sizing
We recommend Endpoint Security for Business, Next, or MDR based on whether you have SOC coverage today.
Written quote
A per-seat quote with the honest caveat included, in 24 working hours.
Rollout + renewal calendar
Deployment, console handover, and one renewal date so licences never lapse quietly.
Buying Kaspersky in India: the sourcing question, answered
The deeper read for IT heads who need to defend the choice in writing.
- The exact wording we give clients for a tender questionnaire
- Which of the 9 active Kaspersky ranges fits under 200 seats
- When Bitdefender or Defender is the safer default instead
Kaspersky Endpoint Security India FAQ
Common questions about this brand for Indian buyers. Hover any underlined term for a plain-English definition.
Is Kaspersky banned in India?
No. Kaspersky is barred from government systems in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia, and from sale to US persons under a 2024 Commerce Department order. None of that applies to private Indian businesses. It remains a supported, legally sold product in India.
Is Kaspersky data safe from the Russian government?
Kaspersky moved its data processing and transparency operations to Zurich, Switzerland, and the holding company is registered in the UK. The underlying IP-holding entity, AO Kaspersky Lab, is still organised under Russian law. We tell every buyer this trade-off honestly instead of glossing over it.
Which Kaspersky product fits a 50-seat office?
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Select, for most 50-seat offices without a dedicated security analyst. If the team already runs its own SOC or wants one console for detection and response, Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations is the better starting tier.
What is the difference between Kaspersky Next and Endpoint Security for Business?
Endpoint Security for Business is the classic anti-malware and patch-management line. Kaspersky Next is the newer line that folds EDR and XDR into one console from the start, replacing the older standalone EDR Optimum product.
How much does Kaspersky cost per seat in India?
Most SMB fleets land under Rs 1 lakh a year in total on a per-endpoint annual licence.* The exact number depends on tier, seat count and whether MDR is added. We give a written figure after the free 30 minute review.
Does Sirius Star support Kaspersky after the sale?
Yes. We handle console setup, rollout across the fleet, and we track your renewal date so licences do not lapse quietly. Written quotes and support replies both run on a 24 working hour turnaround.
Ready for a written Kaspersky quote?
Tell us your seat count and OS mix. A sized quote, sourcing caveat included, lands in 24 working hours.
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