Kaspersky Lab at a Glance 1 Our Mission 2
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KASPERSKY LAB AT A GLANCE 1 OUR MISSION 2 “We believe that everyone should be free to get the most from technology – without interference or other security worries. Our team of specialists gives you the freedom to live your digital life without worrying about your personal information and assets. “We develop, produce and distribute information security solutions that protect our customers from IT threats and allow enterprises to manage risk.” Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman, CEO and Co-founder, Kaspersky Lab 3 10 FACTS ABOUT KASPERSKY LAB 4 Founded in 1997 in Russia by former husband-and-wife team Eugene Employs over 2,400 highly-qualified specialists and Natalya Kaspersky One of the 4 biggest endpoint security vendors in the world* Headed by company CEO and Chairman of the group, Eugene Kaspersky Named a “Leader” in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms** Develops and provides innovative security software and solutions for home and business users Averages more than 10 million product activations per month Operates in almost 200 countries across the globe with regional offices An official sponsor of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 racing team established in 30 countries Provides protection for over 300 million people and 200,000 companies worldwide * The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue by Vendor, 2010. The rat- ing was published in the IDC report Worldwide IT Security Products 2011-2015 Forecast and 2010 Ven- dor Shares – December 2011. The report ranked software vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2010. ** Source: Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, Peter Firstbrook, Neil MacDonald, John Girard, January 16, 2012. 5 OUR HISTORY 6 1989 Eugene Kaspersky detects a virus on his computer. He writes a disinfection 2005 During a testing run by IBM CERT Antivirus Center, Kaspersky product utility and starts a new hobby that will make his fortune shows the best global result - 95% 1992 The team develops a remote signature database which significantly 2007 Kaspersky Lab completely overhauls its entire product line, featuring simplifies the database updating process, removing the need to reinstall the launch of Kaspersky Open Space Security for corporate networks the entire product every time 2009 Kaspersky Lab’s next generation of products is established, including 1994 The first international recognition: Hamburg University names the AntiViral the first ever Kaspersky solutions for Mac Toolkit Pro by Eugene Kaspersky as ‘The Best in the World’ 2009 Eugene Kaspersky receives the State Prize of the Russian Federation 1997 Kaspersky Lab is established in Moscow, Russia from the President of Russia 1999 First foreign office is opened in the UK. Later, the company embarks 2010 Kaspersky Lab detects the first malicious programs for smartphones on an aggressive international expansion 2010 Kaspersky Lab becomes the top retail seller in the USA and the 3rd 2000 Brand building begins. The name of the company’s founder becomes biggest worldwide known all around the world 2010 Kaspersky Lab becomes an official sponsor of the Scuderia Ferrari 2004 Kaspersky Lab is the first company in the world to start issuing antivirus racing team database updates on an hourly basis 2012 Kaspersky Lab celebrates its 15th anniversary!.