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AV-Comparatives Announces 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response Test Results

AV-Comparatives, a renowned independent cybersecurity testing lab, has recently published the results of its 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test. This latest assessment provides businesses, analysts, and industry stakeholders with the most in-depth evaluation of Enterprise-level Endpoint Protection and Detection and Response (EPR/EDR) solutions available on the market.

Importance of the EPR Test

The annual EPR test is regarded as the most comprehensive evaluation of cybersecurity measures, assessing products against 50 advanced attack scenarios based on actual Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) techniques. The scenarios are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, ensuring a rigorous testing environment.

The products were thoroughly assessed not only for their prevention, detection, and response abilities but also for their operational impact, precision, cost, and the financial implications of breaches. This unique holistic approach allows businesses to gain a realistic overview of both security efficacy and the economic viability of each solution.

Current Cybersecurity Landscape

These results come at a critical time when cyberattacks are severely disrupting vital infrastructures worldwide. Recent incidents in significant airports, such as Heathrow, highlight the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. Issues tied to Collins Aerospace systems have affected electronic invoices and baggage handling, only manageable through manual operations, underscoring a dire need for resilient prevention and response solutions.

Certified EPR Solutions of 2025

The following vendors received the esteemed EPR 2025 Certification from AV-Comparatives, affirming their capabilities to deliver top-tier protection and response:

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

These leading providers have exhibited excellence in their prevention, detection, and response capabilities under challenging and realistic conditions. Notably, two providers did not achieve certification this year.

Setting a New Benchmark in Enterprise Security Testing

Differentiating itself from other industry evaluations, the EPR test by AV-Comparatives offers comparative assessments across multiple vendors, broader scope, and more sophisticated analysis. Crucial components include realistic cost models and operational impact assessments, which are invaluable for enterprises when selecting solutions. By merging technical depth with comparative insights, AV-Comparatives serves as a practical and unique resource for CISOs, IT leaders, and security analysts across the globe.

"Organizations require security solutions that provide solid prevention while enabling effective responses to complex threats. Our EPR test combines technical effectiveness with operational and financial considerations, granting organizations a clear vision of which products are ready to tackle current real-world challenges. The certified providers in 2025 have demonstrated their ability to protect enterprises at the highest level," said Andreas Clementi, CEO and co-founder of AV-Comparatives.

In times of uncertainty, AV-Comparatives enhances transparency in the cybersecurity market, ensuring accountability by delivering independent, fact-based information. The organization takes pride in how its rigorous testing contributes toward establishing benchmarks in the industry, aiding decision-making processes globally.

Download the Full Report

For comprehensive details, including specific vendor results and methodologies, the complete EPR Comparative 2025 report is accessible here.

Download the full report (PDF)

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Join Us at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit

AV-Comparatives will showcase their enterprise testing findings at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit, taking place from October 22 to 24, 2025. Participants are encouraged to meet AV-Comparatives experts and explore the latest insights from the EPR 2025 report.

About AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives operates as a leading independent organization, providing systematic testing to verify whether security software meets its claims. Utilizing one of the world's largest malware sample collections, AV-Comparatives has established a global benchmark for the cybersecurity industry. AV-Comparatives certification serves as an official seal of approval, recognized by businesses and governments worldwide.