AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report
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.
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)
208 samples used
94.7
100
100
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware discovered in the last 4 weeks (the AV-TEST reference set)
12,207 samples used
97.1
100
99.9
Protection Score
6.0/ 6.0
Use cases: visiting websites, downloading software, installing and running programs and copying data
Number of test cases: 5
3
2s
Performance Score
5.0/ 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
525,920 samples used
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
38 samples used
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software
38 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.


