AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report
During November and December 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.
Protection
Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
Protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing)
389 samples used
99.8
100
98.3
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware discovered in the last 4 weeks (the AV-TEST reference set)
12,159 samples used
100
100
100
Protection Score
5.5/ 6.0
Slowing-down when launching popular websites
65 websites visited
Slower download of frequently-used applications
25 downloaded files
Slower launch of standard software applications
70 test cases applied
Slower installation of frequently-used applications
24 installed applications
Slower copying of files, locally and in a network
9,484 files copied
Performance Score
6.0/ 6.0
Usability
Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
False warnings or blockages when visiting websites
500 samples used
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan
1,014,544 samples used
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
20 samples used
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
20 samples used
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
20 samples used
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
20 samples used
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
25 samples used
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
25 samples used
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.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award.


