IKARUS Security Software
Austrian antivirus vendor detecting malware from Vienna since 1986, OPSWAT Platinum and VB100 certified
Quick Overview
| Company | IKARUS Security Software GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | endpoint protection |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
| Founded | 1986 |
| EU Presence | EU (Austria) |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | OPSWAT Platinum, Virus Bulletin VB100, Cyber Trust Austria label |
| Pricing | Per seat, quoted through sales |
| Free Option | Trial available on request |
| Replaces | CrowdStrike, Norton, Microsoft Defender for Business |
Detailed Review
IKARUS Security Software GmbH has been writing detection in Austria since 1986, with its first product, IKARUS virus.utilities, shipping in 1988 — a longer unbroken history than every other vendor in this category except G DATA. IKARUS anti.virus, the cloud-managed business product, blocks malicious downloads, isolates threats automatically and denies external connections from infected files, managed through a portal that handles device management, licensing and configuration profiles.
The independent signal worth weighing is OPSWAT Platinum certification and a Virus Bulletin VB100 award, plus the Austrian "Cyber Trust Austria" label — external checks on a vendor that does not publish AV-Comparatives or AV-TEST results as consistently as ESET or Bitdefender do.
Pricing is quoted through sales rather than published, and a trial has to be requested by phone or email rather than started from the site. For an Austrian or wider DACH buyer who wants a genuinely independent, long-running AV vendor rather than a reseller of someone else's engine, that is a reasonable trade.
What IKARUS Security Software does well
- Detecting malware from Austria since 1986
- OPSWAT Platinum certified and Virus Bulletin VB100 award
- Cyber Trust Austria label
- Cloud-managed portal for devices, licensing and configuration
- Also offers mail security and mobile device management
Where IKARUS Security Software falls short
- No published pricing; quoted through sales
- Trial requested by phone or email, not self-serve
- Independent test results published less consistently than ESET or Bitdefender
Standout feature. Detection work traced back to 1986: IKARUS is the second-longest-running vendor in this category, behind only G DATA.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Detecting malware from Austria since 1986
- OPSWAT Platinum certified and Virus Bulletin VB100 award
- Cyber Trust Austria label
- Cloud-managed portal for devices, licensing and configuration
- Also offers mail security and mobile device management
Cons
- No published pricing; quoted through sales
- Trial requested by phone or email, not self-serve
- Independent test results published less consistently than ESET or Bitdefender
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IKARUS Security Software?
IKARUS Security Software GmbH has been writing detection in Austria since 1986, with its first product, IKARUS virus.utilities, shipping in 1988 — a longer unbroken history than every other vendor in this category except G DATA. IKARUS anti.virus, the cloud-managed business product, blocks malicious downloads, isolates threats automatically and denies external connections from infected files, managed through a portal that handles device management, licensing and configuration profiles.
Where is IKARUS Security Software based?
IKARUS Security Software operates from Vienna, Austria, which places it under EU (Austria). Compliance: OPSWAT Platinum, Virus Bulletin VB100, Cyber Trust Austria label.
What does IKARUS Security Software cost?
Per seat, quoted through sales. Trial available on request.
Who is IKARUS Security Software best for?
Austrian and DACH organisations wanting a long-established AV engine. Detection work traced back to 1986: IKARUS is the second-longest-running vendor in this category, behind only G DATA.
What are the drawbacks of IKARUS Security Software?
No published pricing; quoted through sales. Trial requested by phone or email, not self-serve. Independent test results published less consistently than ESET or Bitdefender.
Is IKARUS Security Software a good alternative to CrowdStrike?
IKARUS Security Software is built as a European alternative to CrowdStrike: Austrian antivirus vendor detecting malware from Vienna since 1986, OPSWAT Platinum and VB100 certified. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does IKARUS Security Software compare to other endpoint protection tools?
IKARUS Security Software is one of several European endpoint protection tools we cover. It is most often compared with CrowdStrike, Norton, Microsoft Defender for Business.