Migration to Kaspersky Next

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Evolving Cybersecurity: Migrating to Kaspersky Next

In an increasingly complex digital environment—where advanced threats and intensive use of cloud services demand smarter and more agile security solutions—Kaspersky introduces its next-generation enterprise security lineup: Kaspersky Next. This article provides an overview of the migration from traditional Kaspersky products to this new suite, highlighting its capabilities and benefits.

What is Kaspersky Next?

Kaspersky Next is the evolution of endpoint security solutions, combining advanced EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) capabilities, cloud service protection, and deep threat analysis. It is available in several product tiers tailored to different organizational needs:

  • EDR Foundations

  • EDR Optimum

  • XDR Expert

  • Endpoint Security Cloud (Plus / Pro)

  • Endpoint Security for Business (Select / Advanced)

Why Migrate?

The value of Kaspersky Next revolves around three key pillars:

  1. Flexible management: Intuitive cloud or on-premise consoles, with “Pro” and “Expert” views depending on the level of customization.

  2. Comprehensive protection: Coverage for cloud services like Microsoft 365, detection of evasive threats, and automated incident response.

  3. Scalability: Solutions built to grow with the organization—from 10 users to over 2500.

Comparison: Previous Solutions vs. Kaspersky Next

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

  • Select: Adds features like hardware/software inventory, root cause analysis, and cloud service discovery.

  • Advanced: Includes advanced capabilities like cloud blocking, MS Office 365 protection, IoC scanning, and automated response.

Kaspersky EDR

  • Optimum: Protects cloud services, enables data discovery, and offers cybersecurity training for IT staff.

  • Expert: Goes beyond EDR with full XDR capabilities, cross-asset event correlation, and advanced case management.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud

  • Plus / Pro: Offers granular application control, malicious USB (BadUSB) prevention, OS and app deployment, SIEM integration, and encryption of files and disks.

Use Cases and Migration Scenarios

  • Organizations that don’t need EDR can migrate to Kaspersky XDR Core.

  • Companies focused solely on EDR can move directly to Kaspersky Next EDR Expert, licensed per user instead of per node.

  • Current Cloud or Business solution users can scale up to Plus, Pro, or Advanced versions depending on their need for control and visibility.

Conclusion

Migrating to Kaspersky Next is not only a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic move to align cybersecurity with modern business challenges. Whether for small businesses or large enterprises, Kaspersky provides a flexible and secure path to smarter, proactive protection.