We believe that social impact activities are an extension of our core mission: at Kaspersky, our commitment to making the environment we live in safer and more sustainable extends beyond the digital world.
>$760,000
(71.3 million rubles) in direct charitable expenditures for 2024–2025
13,500licenses
donated to charitable foundations
>$172,000
(>16 million rubles) saved by non‑profit organizations over two years thanks to free security product licenses provided by the Company
Kaspersky's social projects are systematic, long‑term work based on an understanding of the real needs of society.
We strive to support those who are particularly vulnerable in the digital and real world by creating an inclusive and safe online environment. We want people to feel confident online, understand how technology works, and know how to use it. Training personnel for the IT industry is another key aspect of our philosophy—as we cultivate expertise, deliver educational initiatives, and transfer knowledge to the next generation of specialists.
Our support goes beyond direct charity. We create a positive economic impact on local communities and economies. A significant part of Kaspersky's contribution to social development comes through indirect economic effects. Our products and services help companies, government organizations, non‑profit organizations, and individuals reduce financial losses caused by cyber incidents, improve the resilience of digital processes, and build trust in the online economy.
How we help foundations and non‑profits save money
The Company provided free cybersecurity to more than 100 foundations during the reporting period.
NPOs saved >$172,000 (>16 million rubles) over two years thanks to free security product licenses issued by the Company
Kaspersky regularly helps charities and non‑profits by protecting their digital operations from cyberattacks, data breaches, and malware. We provide free licenses to these organizations for their desktop PCs, laptops, and, if necessary, employee phones and servers.
Here are examples of the annual savings enjoyed by charitable foundations:
up to$9,250 (860,000 rubles)for the Vera Hospice Charity Fund
up to$6,850 (637,000 rubles)for the Gift of Life Charity Foundation
up to$2,900 (270,000 rubles)for the Deti Nashi Foundation
up to$2,100 (196,000 rubles)for the Perspectiva Regional Public Organization of Disabled Persons
up to$1,700 (160,000 rubles)for the So‑edinenie Deafblind Support Foundation
What was the result?
Such significant savings allow organizations, especially small non‑profits, to spend more time and money on the needs of their beneficiaries and their statutory activities.
We also make an impact by investing in digital infrastructure, research, expertise, and educational initiatives in the field of cybersecurity. These investments have both immediate and long‑term positive effects on local communities and the economies of the regions where the Company operates. New high value‑added jobs are created, and the number of personnel qualified for the IT industry grows. At the same time, our partner ecosystem is growing, supporting small and medium‑sized businesses in the IT and information security services sector.
We also consider potential downsides. For example, increased cybersecurity requirements could increase costs for small businesses and non‑profit organizations. But these effects are limited and manageable thanks to our educational programs, consultations, accessible services, and free products for vulnerable groups. Overall, we assess all impacts as predominantly positive, consistent with sustainable development goals and reducing the digital divide.