AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Jan-Feb/2012

During January and February 2012 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.

certified

Endpoint Security and Control

Version 10.0
Platform Windows XP (SP3, 32 bit)
Report 120664
Date Jan-Feb/2012

Protection

Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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Industry averageIndustry averageJanuary February
Protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 97 samples used 96%94.0%96.0%
Detection of a representative set of malware discovered in the last 2-3 months (AV-TEST reference set) 229,183 samples used 98%98.0%100%
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware (according to AV-TEST data) 5,000 samples used 100%100%100%
Protection Score 4.5/ 6.0

Repair

Cleaning and repair of a malware-infected computer

Industry averageIndustry averageJanuary February
Detection of actively running widespread malware (including Rootkits and stealth malware) 39 samples used 95%95.0%
Removal of all active components of widespread malware (including Rootkits and stealth malware) 39 samples used 79%77.0%
Removal of further malicious components and remediation of critical system modifications 39 samples used 67%62.0%
Repair Score 3.0/ 6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
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Industry averageIndustry averageJanuary February
Average slow-down of the computer by the security software in daily use Number of test cases: 5 10%9s
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan (false positives) 516,545 samples used 2 0 0
False warnings of certain actions during download, installation and use of legitimate software 24 samples used 1 0
False blockings of certain actions during download, installation and use of legitimate software 24 samples used 0 0
Usability Score 5.5/ 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.  Additional details ›

   

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