In January and February 2021, the AV-TEST Institute tested 19 security solutions - and thus almost all important programs on the market - for companies running Windows 10.
The detailed results show how well the products performed in the areas of 'Protection', 'System load' (Performance) and 'Usability'.
Over 100.000 real malware attacks
Each individual program had to fend off more than 100.000 real malware attacks, whereby all protective functions such as URL / web filters, behavior-based detection and heuristics were taken into account in the test against zero-day threats and widespread malware. In the counter-check, over a million benign websites and files were checked that should not be recognized (false alarm test).
The 19 best security solutions for Windows 10 clients in companies (Photo: AV-TEST) - click to enlarge.
The following 19 company products were tested
- AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security
- Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus
- Bitdefender Endpoint Security
- Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra)
- Checkpoint Endpoint Security
- Comodo Client Security
- ESET Endpoint Security
- FireEye Endpoint Security
- F-Secure PSB Computer Protection
- G DATA Endpoint Protection Business
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security
- McAfee Endpoint Security
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Sangfor Endpoint Secure Protect
- Seqrite Endpoint Security
- Sophos Intercept X Advanced
- Symantec Endpoint Security Complete
- Trend Micro Apex One
- VMware Carbon Black Cloud
In January and February 2021, AV-TEST examined 19 security products for companies (endpoint protection) in the configuration specified by the manufacturer.
This is how it was tested in the laboratory
The latest publicly available versions of the products were always used for the test. They could update themselves online at any time and use their “in-the-cloud” services. AV-TEST only considered realistic test scenarios and checked the products against current threats. The products had to prove their capabilities using all functions and protection levels.
More on this at AV-TEST.org
About AV-TEST AV-TEST GmbH is an independent provider of services in the field of IT security and anti-virus research with a focus on the identification and analysis of the latest malware and its use in comprehensive comparative tests. The fact that the test data is up-to-date enables the quick-response analysis of new malware, the early detection of virus trends, and the investigation and certification of IT security solutions. The results of the AV-TEST Institute represent an exclusive information base and serve manufacturers for product optimization, specialist magazines for the publication of results and end customers for orientation in product selection.
The company AV-TEST has been operating in Magdeburg since 2004 and employs more than 30 people with profound specialist and practical experience. The laboratories are equipped with 300 client and server systems in which more than 2.500 terabytes of self-determined test data of harmful and harmless information are stored and processed. Further information can be found at https://www.av-test.org.