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During November and December 2011 we continuously evaluated 8 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 7: December 2011
Producer![]() ![]() | Certified![]() ![]() | Protection![]() ![]() | Repair![]() ![]() | Usability![]() ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | 91.7 | 83.3 | 83.3› |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 91.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 75 | 50 | 66.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 33.3 | 75 | 100› |
![]() | ![]() | 66.7 | 75 | 91.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 83.3 | 58.3 | 91.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 75 | 41.7 | 66.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 83.3 | 33.3 | 75› |

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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 ›
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