Security software vendors were awarded for their achievements during cyber threat testing in 2023 by AV-Comparatives.

INNSBRUCK, TYROL, AUSTRIA, March 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As in previous years, major awards were for the best Windows security products in the Enterprise and Consumer Main-Test Series. This subjects consumer security products to several demanding tests, covering different protection scenarios, false positives, and system performance impact.

- The “Product of the Year” award for the best overall results went to Kaspersky, for its excellent performance in the 2023 Main-Test Series.

- Bitdefender, which also achieved the highest award level in all of the tests, took the “Outstanding Product” award.

- Avast, AVG, Avira, ESET and G Data also achieved excellent results in the year’s tests, for which they were rewarded with “Top-Rated Product” awards.

Amongst the products tested by AV-Comparatives in 2023 were: security programs for Windows consumer devices, macOS and Android; EPP (endpoint protection) and EPR (endpoint prevention and response) products for enterprise; anti-phishing and parental control products. Overall, AV-Comparatives performed more tests than ever, to keep up with the cybercriminals.

AV-Comparatives’ test methodologies are designed to provide rigorous tests that emulate real-life scenari...