Avast

Overview

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. Serving both consumers and businesses, its flagship product boasts over 435 million monthly active users worldwide. Avast is recognized for its commitment to innovation in cybersecurity, continuously adapting to emerging threats and expanding its offerings to meet diverse customer needs.

Basic Information

Industry	computer & network security
Founded	1988
Revenue	941.1M
Headquarters	1737/1a Pikrtova, Praha, 140 00, Czechia
Alexa Ranking	2204
Parent Organization	Gen

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

Cyber security
Computer security software
Free antivirus
IT security solutions
Mobile security
Mac security
Cloud-based security
Network security
Business security software
Antivirus & malware protection
Web security
Email security
Cybersecurity
Security software
Internet security
Information technology
Anti-spam
Signature detection
Security automation
Malware removal
Vulnerability scanning
Privacy protection
Identity protection
Threat intelligence
Device optimization
Malware detection
VPN services
Device cleanup
Device management
Network monitoring
Centralized management
Endpoint protection
Security analytics
Cloud-based machine learning
Real-time protection
Security operations
Threat detection
Wi-Fi security
Sandboxing
Data protection
Digital safety
Threat hunting
Cyber threat intelligence
Firewall protection
Security updates
Online banking security
Cyber defense
Behavioral detection
Behavioral analysis
Enterprise security
Password management
Remote management
Threat mitigation
Automated threat detection
Machine learning
Small business security
Signature-based detection
Device security
Security intelligence
Cyber attack prevention
Threat response
Vulnerability management
Incident response
Services
Computer systems design and related services
Data security
Software development
Data analytics
Customer service
Artificial intelligence

Technologies Used

Adobe Marketing Cloud
Adobe Media Optimizer
Akamai
Akamai DNS
Apache
Bootstrap Framework
Eloqua
Facebook Login (Connect)
Facebook Widget
Google AdSense
Google Play
Google Tag Manager
Hubspot
Microsoft Office 365
Mobile Friendly
Nginx
Omniture (Adobe)
OneTrust
Outlook
Qualtrics
SOASTA
Salesforce
Salesforce Live Agent
Salesforce Service Cloud
Shutterstock
Trustpilot
VueJS
Zendesk

Avast | Company Profile