The best Windows antivirus software for business users

During May and June 2016 we continuously evaluated 13 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: June 2016

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AVG Antivirus Business 16		100	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 6.2		91.7	100	91.7›
F-Secure Client Security 12.0		100	91.7	66.7›
G Data AntiVirus Business 13.2 & 14.0		91.7	83.3	83.3›
Invincea X 6.0		75	100	66.7›
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10		100	91.7	100›
Kaspersky Small Office Security 4		100	100	100›
McAfee Endpoint Security 10.0		75	91.7	100›
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection 4.9		75	91.7	91.7›
Seqrite Endpoint Security 17.00		66.7	83.3	83.3›
Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 10.6		83.3	75	100›
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1		100	91.7	100›
Trend Micro Office Scan 11.0		91.7	91.7	91.7›