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The best Windows antivirussoftware for business users

During November and December 2022 we continuously evaluated 20 home user security products using their default settings. 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:

December 2022
  • December 2022
Producer
CertifiedCertified
ProtectionProtection
PerformancePerformance
UsabilityUsability
AhnLab
AhnLab V3 Endpoint Security 9.0
Top product

6

5.5

6

Avast
Avast Ultimate Business Security 22.9
Top product

6

6

6

Bitdefender
Bitdefender Endpoint Security 7.7
Top product

6

6

6

Bitdefender
Bitdefender Endpoint Security (Ultra) 7.7
Top product

6

5.5

6

Check Point
Check Point Endpoint Security 86.60
Top product

6

5.5

6

ESET
ESET Endpoint Security 9.1
Top product

6

6

6

G Data
G Data Endpoint Protection Business 15.3
Top product

6

6

6

Kaspersky
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.11
Top product

6

6

6

Kaspersky
Kaspersky Small Office Security 21.7
Top product

6

6

6

Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection 1.2
Top product

5.5

6

6

Microsoft
Microsoft Windows Defender 4.18
Certified

6

5

6

Sangfor
Sangfor Endpoint Secure Protect 3.2
Top product

6

6

6

Seqrite
Seqrite Endpoint Security 18.00
Top product

5.5

6

6

Sophos
Sophos Intercept X Advanced 10.8
Certified

6

5.5

5.5

Symantec
Symantec Endpoint Security Complete 14.3
Top product

6

5.5

6

Trellix
Trellix Endpoint Security 10.7
Top product

6

5.5

6

Trend Micro
Trend Micro Apex One 14.0
Top product

6

6

6

Vmware
Vmware Carbon Black Cloud 3.8
Certified

5.5

5

6

WithSecure
WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection 22.7 & 22.8
Top product

6

5.5

6

Xcitium
Xcitium Client Security 12
Certified

5

5

5

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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.

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ESET
F-Secure
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Microsoft
MicroWorld
Net Protector
Palo Alto Networks
PC Matic
Qualys
Rakeen
Sangfor
SentinelOne
Seqrite
Sophos
Symantec
Trellix
Trend Micro
VIPRE Security
Vmware
Webroot
WithSecure
Xcitium

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