Kaspersky Small Office Security is Kaspersky's antivirus for small businesses in Kenya. One licence protects five Windows PCs or Macs, five Android phones or tablets and one Windows file server, all managed from a single web page. Mascom International in Nairobi sells the 5 users plus 1 file server pack for KSh 14,000 (November 2026). Most office buyers at our Kimathi Street counter have never heard of it.
Key facts
- The pack covers 5 users, each with one computer and one Android device, plus 1 Windows file server, for 12 months.
- At KSh 14,000 a year, it works out to KSh 2,800 per user, or about KSh 38 a day for the whole office (November 2026).
- The server slot needs Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2022 or Small Business Server 2011; Datacenter and Server Core editions are not supported.
- The owner sees every device, licence and alert in one browser portal at ksos.kaspersky.com.
Why does a small office in Kenya need more than home antivirus?
A small office keeps its most valuable files in one place. A clinic holds patient records, an accounting firm holds a year of invoices and KRA iTax files, and a SACCO branch holds member statements. Usually these sit on one shared server or computer, often with no IT person on site.
Home plans such as Kaspersky Plus protect each laptop and phone well, but they are not built to protect a Windows file server. They also give the owner no single view of staff devices. One ransomware infection on the shared server can lock every file the whole team depends on. Kaspersky Small Office Security closes that gap for offices of five to 25 people.
What does the 5 users plus 1 server pack cover?
The Kaspersky Small Office Security pack at Mascom International covers three groups of devices under one licence. Five Windows PCs or Macs get the full desktop protection. Five Android phones or tablets get mobile protection, including anti-theft. One Windows file server gets its own server edition.
Think of it as five staff members, each with a work computer and a work phone, plus the office server. A dental clinic in Kilimani with four front-desk and treatment-room PCs, the owner's laptop and a server in the back room fits the pack exactly. The five mobile slots are a bonus most buyers do not expect, because they cover the phones staff use for M-Pesa business payments and client WhatsApp chats.
What does the file server need to run?
Kaspersky's system requirements list Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, Small Business Server 2011 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The Datacenter and Server Core editions are not supported. Windows Server 2016 to 2022 needs 2 GB of free RAM, a 64-bit processor of 1.4 GHz or faster, and 1,500 MB of disk space.
Many Kenyan offices do not run a true server. They share a folder from an ordinary Windows 10 or Windows 11 desktop. In that case, the server slot does not apply, and that desktop is protected as one of the five computers. Staff PCs on Windows 11 need 4 GB of free RAM, and Windows 10 machines need 2 GB on 64-bit.
How do you install and manage it for your staff?
Kaspersky Small Office Security is managed through the ksos.kaspersky.com web portal. The owner creates an account, enters the activation code from the box, and then emails an installation link to each staff member. Each person opens the link on their PC, Mac or Android phone and installs the app. The server edition goes on the Windows file server last.
No IT skills are needed after installation. From the portal, the owner sees which devices are protected, when the licence expires and which alerts need attention. When someone joins the team, the owner sends one more link. That suits a law firm in Upper Hill or a logistics office in Industrial Area that has no full-time IT staff.
What protection does Kaspersky Small Office Security add?
Kaspersky Small Office Security combines antivirus with tools aimed at business data. System Watcher detects malicious behaviour, blocks it and rolls back the changes ransomware makes. Encryption keeps sensitive files in protected vaults on PCs and file servers, so a stolen laptop does not expose client records.
Safe Money opens banking and payment sites in a protected browser on PCs and Macs. That covers the sessions an accountant uses for bank portals, M-Pesa business statements and KRA iTax. The pack also includes a password manager and a VPN for staff working from hotel or cafe Wi-Fi. Android anti-theft can locate, lock or wipe a lost office phone remotely.
Is it worth KSh 14,000 compared with Kaspersky Plus or Premium?
Kaspersky Small Office Security is worth the higher price once your office shares a Windows file server or the owner needs to manage staff devices. At Mascom International, Kaspersky Plus for 5 devices costs KSh 3,900 and Kaspersky Premium for 5 devices costs KSh 4,500 (November 2026). Both are cheaper, but neither protects a Windows Server nor gives a business management portal.
The extra KSh 9,500 over Kaspersky Premium buys server protection, five extra mobile slots and central control. For a sole trader or a two-person shop with no server, that money is better kept. Our full Kaspersky Standard vs Plus vs Premium comparison explains the home plans.
Common mistakes when buying antivirus for an office
- Buying five 1-device home boxes. Each box has its own code and renewal date, and none of them protects Windows Server.
- Leaving the server out. Staff PCs are protected while the server, which holds every shared file, stays exposed.
- Forgetting staff phones. Phones handle M-Pesa payments and client chats, yet many offices protect only computers.
- Using cracked or foreign keys. They stop updating or get blocked mid-year, and Kaspersky licences are tied to sales regions.
Which Kaspersky pack fits your office?
- Five staff and a Windows file server: Kaspersky Small Office Security 5 users plus 1 file server, KSh 14,000.
- Up to five computers and phones, no server: Kaspersky Plus 5 devices, KSh 3,900.
- A family business run from home, with children's devices to manage: Kaspersky Premium 5 devices, KSh 4,500.
Prices change with supply, so each product page shows today's price. The full Kaspersky range at Mascom International lists every pack in stock.
Common questions
How much is Kaspersky Small Office Security in Kenya?
Kaspersky Small Office Security for 5 users plus 1 file server costs KSh 14,000 for a genuine 1-year licence at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD (November 2026). That is KSh 2,800 per user for the year, or about KSh 38 a day for the whole office. The price covers five computers, five Android devices and one Windows file server under one activation code.
Does Kaspersky Small Office Security work on iPhones?
The Kaspersky Small Office Security pack at Mascom International lists Android phones and tablets as its mobile platform, alongside Windows PCs, Macs and Windows file servers. If most of your staff use iPhones, send us a WhatsApp message on +254 708 852 521 before buying. We will confirm what the current version supports, or suggest a Kaspersky home plan that covers iPhones.
Can I protect an ordinary Windows PC that I use as a server?
Yes, but it counts as one of the five computers, not as the server. Kaspersky's server edition supports only Windows Server versions, from 2008 R2 to 2022, plus Small Business Server 2011. An ordinary Windows 10 or Windows 11 desktop that shares folders gets the standard desktop protection, including ransomware rollback and encryption, from one of the five computer slots.
What happens when my office grows past five staff?
Kaspersky Small Office Security is designed for offices of five to 25 users, so it grows with the team. Mascom International stocks the 5 users plus 1 file server pack, and larger packs can be quoted on request. Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521 with your staff count. New users are added from the same ksos.kaspersky.com portal by sending an installation link.
Where can I buy Kaspersky Small Office Security in Nairobi and pay on delivery?
Mascom International sells the sealed Kaspersky Small Office Security retail box at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. You can pay on arrival before you unseal the box, anywhere in Kenya. You can also pay first by M-Pesa, including from a business till, and we send a photo of the activation code on WhatsApp within 1 hour.
Where to buy Kaspersky Small Office Security in Kenya
Mascom International supplies genuine Kaspersky business and home licences as sealed retail boxes, with a receipt for your company records. Visit us at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521. Email info@mascomintl.com or order at www.mascomintl.com.
We deliver countrywide with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Offices in Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and other major cities and towns receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Need the code sooner? Pay first and it arrives on WhatsApp within 1 hour.
