AV-TEST The best Windows antivirus software for business users (September - October 2021)

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

During September and October 2021 we continuously evaluated 18 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.

Test results:

Test antivirus software for Windows 10 - February 2025

The current tests of antivirus software for Windows 10 from February 2025 of AV-TEST, the leading international and independent service provider for antivirus software and malware.

www.av-test.org

Excel file:
https://www.av-test.org/fileadmin/Tests/Data/2021/avtest_summary_business_windows_2021-10.xlsx
Charts:

Titles in the charts are incorrect...
https://www.av-test.org/fileadmin/Tests/Charts/2021/avtest_charts_business_windows_2021-10.zip

 

[cruelsister]

I'm always rather curious about AV-Test results. With them it seems everyone gets a medal, whereas whenever I test (in spite of being kind and gentle) very few do.

 

[misterman2100]

I'm always rather curious about AV-Test results. With them it seems everyone gets a medal, whereas whenever I test (in spite of being kind and gentle) very few do.

Whom would you favorably recommend based on your current testing experiences?

 

[cruelsister]

Whom would you favorably recommend based on your current testing experiences?

Noting that the protection afforded by any Business/Corporate security product is directly proportional to the ability of those administering it, I prefer Comodo Enterprise, Palo Alto and Symantec. Kaspersky is fine, but may be unacceptable for some.

But again, the single most important thing is to have competent (and well paid) people with a sufficient budget to run things properly. Without this in place things tend to go bad rather quickly.

 

[Kiss]

Noting that the protection afforded by any Business/Corporate security product is directly proportional to the ability of those administering it, I prefer Comodo Enterprise, Palo Alto and Symantec. Kaspersky is fine, but may be unacceptable for some.

But again, the single most important thing is to have competent (and well paid) people with a sufficient budget to run things properly. Without this in place things tend to go bad rather quickly.

Here in my country Comodo is considered a joke, a company without credibility, I remember back when this company sold certificates to criminals to attack big companies, they simply certified malware with trusted certificates

Everyone should read it, I bet everyone will after that run away from this company: NÃO USE produtos da Comodo. Entenda os motivos.

 

[Andy Ful]

I'm always rather curious about AV-Test results. With them it seems everyone gets a medal, whereas whenever I test (in spite of being kind and gentle) very few do.

That is normal. You are a professional killer and they test how big are the chances to be killed when crossing the street.

 

[Chuck57]

Here in my country Comodo is considered a joke, a company without credibility, I remember back when this company sold certificates to criminals to attack big companies, they simply certified malware with trusted certificates

Everyone should read it, I bet everyone will after that run away from this company: NÃO USE produtos da Comodo. Entenda os motivos.

Yet, it seems Comodo is not a joke. Remember a few months ago.......

“Fortunately, we had installed Comodo advanced endpoint protection (AEP) on two PCs as part of a trial and proof of concept for the customer – and the only two machines with zero infection were running Comodo,” said Andrew.

“That is the best endorsement for a security solution in a real world, side-side comparison against a live ransomware attack. If I hadn’t seen it, I would not have believed it”

An Aussie ransomware attack – 36 hours later…

Andrew Cunningham, CEO of Data Central, an Australian managed service provider, spent 36 hours last week rebuilding systems after a catastrophic ransomware attack on an un-named customer. The initi…

www.securitysolutionsmedia.com

 

[Andy Ful]

... I remember back when this company sold certificates to criminals to attack big companies, they simply certified malware with trusted certificates

That happened to all leading Certification Authorities, even Microsoft did certify malicious drivers a few times. Such cases cannot be taken seriously to decrease the credibility of Comodo.