The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During January and February 2015 we continuously evaluated 9 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 8: February 2015

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 5.3		100	100	100›
F-Secure Client Security 11.60		100	75	91.7›
G Data AntiVirus Business 13.1		91.7	66.7	100›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10.2		100	75	100›
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8		83.3	75	91.7›
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection 4.6		0	58.3	100›
Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 10.3		66.7	83.3	100›
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1		100	83.3	100›
Trend Micro Office Scan 11.0		100	83.3	100›