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During July and August 2021 we continuously evaluated 19 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.
Windows 10: August 2021
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security 9.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus 21.4 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 7.2 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 7.2 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Check Point Endpoint Security 83.20 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Comodo Client Security 12 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› | |
ESET Endpoint Security 8.1 | 91.7 | 100 | 100› | |
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection 21 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Fireeye Endpoint Security 33.46 | 91.7 | 100 | 100› | |
G Data Endpoint Protection Business 15.0 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› | |
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.6 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection 1.2 | 91.7 | 100 | 91.7› | |
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.7 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› | |
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Enterprise) 4.18 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› | |
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00 | 91.7 | 100 | 100› | |
Sophos Intercept X Advanced 10.8 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› | |
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete 14.3 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› | |
Trend Micro Apex One 14.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Vmware Carbon Black Cloud 3.7 | 100 | 58.3 | 100› |
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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 ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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