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AV-Comparatives Releases 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response Test

Innsbruck, Austria – September 22, 2025. AV-Comparatives, a leading independent cybersecurity testing lab, announced today its findings from the 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) test. This evaluation provides businesses, analysts, and industry stakeholders with the most comprehensive analysis of enterprise-level EPR/EDR solutions available in the marketplace.

The annual EPR test is acknowledged as one of the most rigorous assessments in the field of cybersecurity. The 2025 edition incorporated 50 advanced attack scenarios that were derived from real-world APT techniques, aligning with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Products were assessed not just for their abilities to prevent, detect, and respond to threats, but also for their operational impact, precision costs, and financial implications of breaches. This unique holistic approach offers organizations a realistic perspective on the security effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of each solution.

The release of this year’s test comes at a critical time when cyberattacks are disrupting critical infrastructures globally. Recent incidents at major airports, including London Heathrow, underscore the urgency for resilient prevention and response solutions. The effects of the incidents, linked to Collins Aerospace systems, have limited electronic customer check-in and baggage deposits, which can only be mitigated through manual operations.

Certified EPR Solutions for 2025

The following vendors achieved the prestigious EPR 2025 certification from AV-Comparatives, demonstrating their ability to provide top-level protection and responses:

• - Bitdefender
• - Check Point
• - CrowdStrike
• - Elastic
• - ESET
• - Fortinet
• - G Data
• - Kaspersky
• - Palo Alto Networks
• - VIPRE

These leading providers showcased excellence in prevention, detection, and response capabilities under the toughest and most realistic conditions. However, two providers did not meet certification standards this year.

Elevating Security Testing Standards

In contrast to other evaluations in the industry, the EPR test by AV-Comparatives offers comparative insights across multiple vendors, a broader scope of analysis, and sophisticated evaluations. This includes realistic cost modeling and operational impact assessments—crucial elements for organizations when selecting solutions. By combining technical depth and comparative perspectives, AV-Comparatives serves as a unique resource for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), IT managers, and security analysts in organizations worldwide.

CEO and co-founder of AV-Comparatives, Andreas Clementi, stated, “Organizations require security solutions that not only provide efficient prevention but also enable effective responses to complex threats. With our EPR test, we align technical effectiveness with operational and financial considerations, giving organizations clear insights into products capable of addressing today’s real-world challenges.”

During these uncertain times, AV-Comparatives is committed to maintaining transparency in the cybersecurity market and taking responsibility for providing independent, fact-based information. The organization takes pride in the rigorous nature of its testing, which helps establish industry benchmarks and informs decision-making processes globally.

Download the Full Report

The complete comparative report for EPR 2025, including detailed results for vendors and methodologies used, is available on their official website. Access the full report here: EPR 2025 Comparative Report
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Meet AV-Comparatives at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

AV-Comparatives will showcase its enterprise-focused tests at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit from October 22-24, 2025. Attendees are invited to meet AV-Comparatives' experts and learn about the latest insights from the EPR 2025 report.

About AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives is a prominent independent organization providing systematic tests to verify if security software performs as promised. Utilizing one of the world's largest collections of malware samples, AV-Comparatives has established a globally recognized benchmark for the cybersecurity industry. The AV-Comparatives certification is an official label recognized by businesses and governments around the world.