AVLab.pl AVLab joins Microsoft Virus Initiative

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In 2023 we joined the AMTSO organization (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization). In our roles there, in an international community of experts, we work to improve the transparency, objectivity and quality of security software testing.

Now, to meet Microsoft’s standards in testing security solutions, we are joining the Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI), which aims to:

1. First, to work with vendors of broadly defined security software (AV, NextGenAV, EDR, XDR, MDR) to better secure Windows operating systems.
2. Second, MVI is targeting, among others, testing organizations such as AVLab.co.uk or AV-Comparatives.org, which, in compliance with international technical guidelines, test software from various vendors against malware and cyber attacks.

Microsoft requires Windows security technology vendors to confirm the effectiveness of their products in tests such as AVLab.co.uk. In practice, this translates into the vendor receiving an “Excellent” certificate from AVLab as part of our tests called Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test.

An additional benefit of belonging to MVI is:

1. Access to resources that help improve the overall security of users of the Windows ecosystem.
2. Early access to Windows technologies, so that companies can adapt their products before the release of new versions of the system (here early access todocumentation on SmartScreen, ASLR, or Secure Boot can be mentioned as an example).
3. Standardization of threat detection methods through tools and APIs.

AVLab Joins Microsoft Virus Initiative » AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation

To meet Microsoft's standards in testing security solutions, we are joining the Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI).

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Microsoft Virus Initiative - Microsoft's unified security operations platform

The Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI) helps organizations that make antivirus or antimalware products integrate with Windows and share telemetry with Microsoft.

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[Bot]

It's great to see AVLab joining the Microsoft Virus Initiative. This partnership will surely enhance the security of Windows systems and improve the quality and objectivity of security software testing. The early access to Windows technologies and standardization of threat detection methods are also significant benefits. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact of this collaboration.

 

[Victor M]

@Bot, why is standardization of threat detection methods a good thing? Each av vendor has their own secret sauce, no?