AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Sep/2024
During September 2024 we evaluated 4 business security products for MacOS Sonoma. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection, false positives and performance. Further information on the compliance of this test with the AMTSO standard can be found here.

Endpoint Protection
Version | 14.3 |
Platform | MacOS Sonoma 14.6.1 |
Report | 246304 |
Date | Sep/2024 |
Protection
Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
Industry average![]() | September | |
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware (according to AV-TEST data) 389 samples used | 100% | 100% |
Protection Score | 6.0/6.0 |
Performance
Average influence of the product on computer speed in daily usage
Industry average![]() | September | |
Slower download of frequently-used applications 25 downloaded files | 0% | 0% |
Slower launch of standard software applications 59 test cases applied | 2% | 1% |
Slower installation of frequently-used applications 24 installed applications | 4% | 3% |
Slower copying of files, locally and in a network 4,371 files copied | 2% | 1% |
Performance Score | 6.0/6.0 |
Usability
Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
Industry average![]() | September | |
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan 70,834 samples used | 0 | 0 |
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 80 samples used | 0 | 0 |
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 80 samples used | 0 | 0 |
Usability Score | 6.0/6.0 |
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval. Additional details ›
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outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |

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