ESET and ELAM support

[hqsec 12]

I searched this forum and web but couldn't find an answer to my question. I would like to know if ESET's products are compatible and if they are using Windows 8 ELAM (Early-Launch Anti Malware)? I would also like to know if anybody configured ELAM and what was their experience?

 

Thanks. 

[JavierSeguraNA 36]

I'm replying to let you know that you are not being ignored. There are a few things I am waiting to hear back on at which point I will follow up with the answer here. Thank you for your patience, hqsec!

[hqsec 12]

Thank you Javier. I'm not in a hurry and I'll wait till you get the answers.

[rugk 397]

Very good question! If it isn't supported yet (as I assume because I didn't saw any setting or information about it in the ESET products) it would be a great suggestion.

 

More about ELAM you can read here:

• Feature: Early launch antimalware
• Securing the Windows 8 Boot Process

[rugk 397]

@hqsec

I have added your question/idea/suggestion/whatever to my profile, because I really like it.

 

Have a nice day!

[hqsec 12]

Thanks @rugk.

 

You also have a nice day. And weekend 

[hqsec 12]

Until we get official response from developer I've made some tests and posted results here: 

 

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/elam-early-launch-antimalware-and-avs-supporting-it.369386/#post-2421230

[Marcos 5,070]

We don't plan to use an ELAM driver any time soon. Has anyone proved that ESET wouldn't be able to deal with malware that a product with a MBAM driver could?

[hqsec 12]

We don't plan to use an ELAM driver any time soon. Has anyone proved that ESET wouldn't be able to deal with malware that a product with a MBAM driver could?

 

Thank you for your response Marcos.  I just wanted to know if ESET is using this new mechanism that is available in Windows 8. You've answered my original question.

I don't question ESET's ability to deal with malware.