Who competes
Kaspersky's main competitors are CrowdStrike, ESET, Malwarebytes and Bitdefender.
Kaspersky is a security vendor whose recent activity spans endpoint detection, threat intelligence, research and training. Its moves mix product updates, partner bundling and public research, which makes it a useful bellwether for mid-market security buying.
We tracked 10 Kaspersky moves between August and October 2026, with 3 confirmed. Watching this run matters because it shows how Kaspersky is packaging detection, AI guidance and channel reach together.
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Moves tracked (90d)
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Product and platform updates: In mid-August 2026 Kaspersky shipped an MDR update adding leaked credential correlation. In early October 2026 it added AI summarization and MCP support to its Threat Intelligence Portal. Together these show Kaspersky pushing automation and context into its managed and intelligence layers.
Research-led positioning: Kaspersky published research on malware targeting Android car head units in late August 2026. It also published AI agent security guidelines using Cyber Immunity principles in early October 2026. Its research found AI models fail to fix 53% of complex vulnerabilities. This pattern signals Kaspersky using original findings to shape the AI security conversation.
Partnerships and channel reach: Kaspersky partnered with ACT Enterprise to bundle EDR into India SMB connectivity in early October 2026. That move points to a bundling strategy aimed at smaller businesses through local connectivity providers. It extends Kaspersky's endpoint reach beyond direct sales.
Validation, training and community: AV-TEST certified Kaspersky EDR Expert for advanced endpoint detection and response in early October 2026. Kaspersky announced a 25% discount on all online expert training courses in mid-August 2026. It also opened registration for Security Analyst Summit (SAS) 2026 in late August 2026. These moves build third-party proof, skills and community around the core platform.
What to watch: Watch whether the ACT Enterprise bundling expands beyond India SMB connectivity. Watch how quickly MCP support and AI summarization reach the Threat Intelligence Portal broadly. Watch whether Kaspersky's AI security guidance becomes a repeatable product message.
Notable moves
- KasperskyKaspersky Opens Registration for Security Analyst Summit (SAS) 2026
- KasperskyKaspersky publishes research on first documented malware targeting Android car head units
- KasperskyKaspersky ships update for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with leaked credential correlation
- KasperskyKaspersky Partners With ACT Enterprise to Bundle EDR Into India SMB Connectivity
- KasperskyKaspersky Publishes AI Agent Security Guidelines Using Cyber Immunity Principles
- KasperskyAV-TEST Certifies Kaspersky EDR Expert for Advanced Endpoint Detection and Response
- KasperskyKaspersky Adds AI Summarization and MCP Support to Threat Intelligence Portal
- KasperskyKaspersky Research Reveals AI Models Fail to Fix 53% of Complex Vulnerabilities
- KasperskyKaspersky announces 25% discount on all online expert training courses
All 10 tracked moves
- Kaspersky Opens Registration for Security Analyst Summit (SAS) 2026
- Kaspersky publishes research on first documented malware targeting Android car head units
- Kaspersky ships update for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with leaked credential correlation
- Kaspersky Partners With ACT Enterprise to Bundle EDR Into India SMB Connectivity
- Kaspersky Publishes AI Agent Security Guidelines Using Cyber Immunity Principles
- AV-TEST Certifies Kaspersky EDR Expert for Advanced Endpoint Detection and Response
- Kaspersky Adds AI Summarization and MCP Support to Threat Intelligence Portal
- Email Threat Landscape: Insights and Trends
- Kaspersky Research Reveals AI Models Fail to Fix 53% of Complex Vulnerabilities
- Kaspersky announces 25% discount on all online expert training courses
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Kaspersky: frequently asked questions
What does Kaspersky do?
Kaspersky builds endpoint detection and response, managed detection and response, and threat intelligence products. Its recent moves also include security research, AI security guidance and expert training. It sells through partners as well as directly.
Where does Kaspersky stand right now?
Kaspersky is in an active product and research cycle across August to October 2026. It shipped an MDR update and added AI summarization and MCP support to its Threat Intelligence Portal. It also earned AV-TEST certification for EDR Expert.
What should I watch from Kaspersky next?
Watch the ACT Enterprise partnership and whether EDR bundling spreads beyond India SMB connectivity. Watch how MCP support and AI summarization evolve in the Threat Intelligence Portal. Watch whether its AI agent security guidelines turn into shipping features.
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