ESET NOD32 impacted the Windows anti-virus software business heavily when their fast and light-weight solution became an instant hit amongst users, eventually forcing other companies to cut their software-bloat to remain competitive. ESET has now announced first public beta of their "NOD32 Antivirus 5" and "Smart Security 5", featuring new improvements like all new Cloud-Powered Reputation system, Optimized Startup Procedure, Enhanced removable media control, new refreshing Graphic User Interface and new Gamer Mode.

Smart Security is yet another great offering from ESET the makers of fast & stable anti-virus software NOD32, Smart Security is NOD32 anti-virus/anti-spyware bundled with integrated firewall and antispam protection, most anti-virus companies are now offering one suite for all computer security related tasks including anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall and spam protection like Windows Live OneCare and Norton 360.

Smart security beats the other security solutions hands down in scanning speed and low memory consumption with very good detection rates, the software is still in beta but is very stable the best thing about the software is it does not makes your computer slow as most other anti-virus software do.

Here are features at a glance:

• Anti-virus with anti-malware, firewall and spam filter
• Incremental updates for smaller update size – resulting in faster updates on slow connections
• Two operating modes for Basic and advanced users
• Intelligent cleaning without the need of user’s action
• Scanning on background saves system resources
• Intrusion detection system - detects and block various types of network attacks
• Custom rule sets - white and black listing