ESET (http://www.eset.com) — which specializes in proactive threat protection — has announced ESET Cybersecurity for Mac, the company’s new security solution for Mac OS X.

Leveraging the company’s NOD32 ThreatSense engine, ESET Cybersecurity for Mac delivers d protection against internet security threats without impacting system performance, according to the folks at ESET. In addition, ESET Cybersecurity for Mac customers will have access to online training designed to help better arm them against cybercrime and malicious attacks.

In addition to announcing ESET Cybersecurity for Mac for consumers, ESET is releasing ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X. It offers up-to-date anti-malware protection for Macs as well as Windows and Linux platforms. ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac provides IT administrators with the ability to monitor all network endpoints across a multitude of operating systems, all from a single management console.

ESET Cybersecurity for Mac will be available for purchase in November at a suggested retail price of US$39.99 for individual users; this includes a one-year subscription and access to online training. The training will be immediately offered as part of the U.S. version of the product and will become available as part of the international version in early 2011.

Pricing for starts at US$214.95 for a one-year, five-computer bundle.