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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
F-Secure Client Security 9.20		91.7	83.3	83.3›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8.1		100	100	91.7›
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8		75	50	66.7›
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010		33.3	75	100›
Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 9.7		66.7	75	91.7›
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1		83.3	58.3	91.7›
Trend Micro Office Scan 10.6		75	41.7	66.7›
Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 7.0		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 ›