Since 2010 version, NIS always sit at the top 5 in most tests. Not a surprise for us anymore. We can also see that Pc mag test are "different"specially fir webroot
F-Secure IS 2011/2012 and Bullguard IS 2012 are the clear winners for this round......
Also to be noted is that ESS managed only to get 4/6 in the Protection test , mainly failing in the 0 day malware protection field....so they really need to improve the HIPS because that's the only component that can bring them to the top....