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Emsisoft Business Security
Emsisoft Business Security · Richmond, New Zealand · founded 2003
What it is
Emsisoft Business Security provides centrally managed cybersecurity for workstations, servers and remote teams, with a focus on small and medium sized businesses. Its protection layers include web protection, a real-time dual-engine file scanner with machine-learning-supported detection, a behavior blocker and anti-ransomware monitoring. The product describes signature-, exploit- and behavior-based detection, including monitoring for ransomware-like file encryption and backup deletion. A web Management Console lets administrators manage endpoints, clients and sites through a browser or Android and iOS apps. It supports Windows servers, protects file shares and connected storage, and can operate from boot without a logged-in user. A command-line scanner supports automated scans and custom workflows, with email and webhook alerts and a public monitoring API. Business Security also lists RMM and PSA integrations, including Syncro, Atera, SuperOps, Datto, Pulseway, Action1, Kaseya VSA, NinjaOne, N-able N-sight, Microsoft Intune and Level. The listed plan costs $1.10 a month, charges only for active devices, and offers volume discounts. A 30-day trial is available; there is no free plan.
For and against
For
- Central management is available via web and mobile apps.
- Includes Windows server protection.
- Provides command-line scanning and custom workflows.
- Includes email and live chat support.
- Offers a 30-day trial.
Against
- There is no free plan.
- Only active devices are charged.
- Windows workstation and server protection is specifically listed.
The verdict
Emsisoft Business Security combines endpoint protection with centralized management, automation and support for Windows servers. The listed price is $1.10 a month, charged only for active devices, and a 30-day trial is available.
Who it suits
It suits small and medium sized businesses managing Windows workstations, servers and remote teams. Administrators seeking centralized endpoint management, command-line scanning and alerting may find its listed tools relevant.
Plans and prices
Business Security
Windows endpoints · Windows servers and clients without separate server licenses · centralized management · up to 2 workspace admins/managers
Read 21 Oct 2026 · emsisoft.com
On the record
- Anti-ransomware
- Custom behavioral monitoring is designed to stop ransomware before files are encrypted, including actions such as mass encryption and backup deletion.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- API
- Emsisoft publishes an HTTP JSON API for customers and partners; API access must be enabled in MyEmsisoft and requests use an API-Key header.api.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- API limits
- API permissions follow the user's MyEmsisoft rights, and some operations are restricted to registered partners.api.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Business Security includes a command-line scanner for automated scans and custom workflows, plus email and webhook alerts and a public monitoring API.emsisoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Behavior Blocker
- Behavior Blocker continuously watches active processes and alerts when it detects suspicious activity.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Central management
- The included Management Console is a web console for managing endpoints, clients, and sites, and can be accessed from a browser or Android and iOS apps.emsisoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Command-line scanner
- Business Security includes the Emsisoft Commandline Scanner for automated high-performance scanning and custom workflows.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company
- Emsisoft says it is headquartered in New Zealand and traces its roots to 1999, when its CEO began writing the first line of Emsisoft Anti-Malware code.emsisoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Emsisoft lists its address at 6 Cube Court, Richmond 7020, New Zealand.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The legal entity is Emsisoft Ltd, company number 5377101.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Emsisoft as a privately held company with 11–50 employees and headquarters in Nelson.linkedin.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Compliance and certifications
- Emsisoft’s company page states that it achieved GDPR compliance in 2018 and lists Microsoft Certified Partner and OPSWAT Gold Partner certifications.emsisoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Console cost
- Emsisoft states that the Management Console itself is free and customers pay for endpoint protection.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The console supports one-click installation and license activation plus silent GPO/MSI deployment.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Exploit protection
- Exploit detection reduces attack chains in applications such as Microsoft Office, including attacks delivered through email, insecure RDP or unpatched vulnerabilities.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- File Guard
- Real-time File Guard scans downloaded and modified files with Emsisoft's dual-engine scanner and machine-learning detection.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Independent test result
- SE Labs reported 83% protection accuracy, 98% legitimate accuracy and 93% total accuracy for Emsisoft Business Security in its October–December 2021 test.selabs.uk · read 21 Oct 2026
- Integration documentation
- The help center lists integrations for Syncro, Datto, Microsoft Intune, Atera, Pulseway, Action1, Level RMM, Kaseya VSA, N-sight, NinjaOne and SuperOps.emsisoft.com · read 21 Oct 2026
