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During September and October 2024 we continuously evaluated 17 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers. Further information on the compliance of this test with the AMTSO standard can be found here.
Windows 11: October 2024
Producer  | Certified  | Protection | Performance | Usability |
 AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security 9.0 |  | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 Avast Ultimate Business Security 24.8 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 Bitdefender Endpoint Security 7.9 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
| Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 7.9 |  | 100 | 83.3 | 100› |
 ESET PROTECT Advanced 11.1 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 HP Security Wolf Pro Security 11.1 | | 100 | 91.7 | 100› |
 Kaspersky Endpoint Security 12.6 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
| Kaspersky Small Office Security 21.18 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 Legendsec QI-ANXIN Tianqing 10.6 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Enterprise) 4.18 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 MicroWorld eScan Enterprise EDR 22.0 | | 100 | 66.7 | 91.7› |
 Qualys Endpoint Protection 7.9 | | 100 | 91.7 | 100› |
 Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00 | | 100 | 100 | 100› |
 Sophos Intercept X Advanced 2024.2 | | 100 | 83.3 | 100› |
 Symantec Endpoint Security Complete 14.3 | | 100 | 91.7 | 100› |
 Trellix Endpoint Security 10.7 | | 100 | 91.7 | 100› |
 WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 24.5 | | 100 | 91.7 | 100› |
Producer
Certified
Protection
Performance
Usability
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.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›
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