Case Study: Dorset Police achieves reliable, low-impact endpoint protection for hi-tech forensic investigations with ESET Endpoint Antivirus

Dorset Police Hi-Tech Crime Unit Relies on ESET Endpoint Antivirus

Dorset Police’s Hi‑Tech Crime Unit, responsible for examining and analysing data from machines linked to criminal activity, needed an antivirus that wouldn’t impede forensic work. They required a light, non‑intrusive solution that could prevent infections, yet be flexible enough to allow controlled execution of suspect malware and be updated on a secure, offline network. They evaluated vendors and chose ESET and its ESET Endpoint Antivirus to meet these needs.

ESET implemented ESET Endpoint Antivirus across the unit’s secure systems, delivering a small footprint, virtualization support and easy offline signature/engine updates so investigators can identify threats while deciding on actions. The solution has been in place since 2005, keeping offline devices up to date with minimal administrative overhead, reducing resource contention on forensic machines and allowing Dorset Police to conduct safer, more effective investigations.

Dorset Police

Tristan Oliver

Dorset Police