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AV-Comparatives Releases 2025 EPR Test Results

On September 22, 2025, AV-Comparatives, a prominent independent cybersecurity testing laboratory, announced the results of its 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test. This particular evaluation is considered the most comprehensive for assessing enterprise cybersecurity solutions currently available on the market. With an increasing number of cyber-attacks impacting critical infrastructures globally, solutions measured in this test are more vital than ever.

The Importance of the 2025 EPR Test

The annual EPR Test is deemed one of the most rigorous assessments in the cybersecurity domain. The 2025 edition included 50 advanced attack scenarios that emulated real-life Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) techniques and aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK® framework. Products tested are evaluated not just on their prevention, detection, and response capabilities; they are also measured for operational impacts, costs related to false positives, and the financial repercussions of security incidents. This unique, holistic methodology ensures that businesses obtain a realistic understanding of both the security effectiveness and cost efficiency of each solution.

Cybersecurity Challenges in Current Events

The release of the EPR Test comes at a crucial time, with recent cyber incidents affecting major infrastructures, such as London Heathrow Airport. The implications linked to Collins Aerospace systems have directly affected electronic customer check-ins and baggage drop-offs, highlighting the urgent need for robust prevention and response solutions that can mitigate damage.

2025 EPR Certified Solutions

The following companies have been awarded the prestigious EPR 2025 certification by AV-Comparatives, demonstrating their capability to provide top-tier protection and response:

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

These leading vendors have showcased their excellence in prevention, detection, and response under the most realistic and demanding conditions. However, it is worth noting that two vendors did not succeed in achieving certification this year.

Setting New Standards for Corporate Security Testing

Unlike many other industry assessments, the EPR Test from AV-Comparatives offers comparative benchmarks across multiple vendors, presenting a broader scope and sophisticated analysis. This includes realistic cost models and evaluations of operational impacts, which are key factors for businesses when selecting solutions. By combining technical depth with comparative insights, AV-Comparatives delivers a resource that is uniquely practical for CISOs, IT managers, and security analysts around the globe.

Andreas Clementi, CEO and co-founder of AV-Comparatives, remarked: "Companies need security solutions that offer strong prevention while enabling effective responses to complex threats. With our EPR Test, we combine technical effectiveness with operational and financial considerations, providing organizations with a clear overview of which products meet today's real challenges. The providers certified in 2025 have proven their capability to protect enterprises at the highest level."

In uncertain times, AV-Comparatives aims to bring transparency to the cybersecurity market, taking on the responsibility of providing independent, fact-based insights. The organization prides itself on its stringent testing, which helps to establish industry standards and supports decision-making processes globally.

Download the Full Report

The complete EPR 2025 Comparative Report, detailing vendor results and methodology, is available for download here. For media inquiries, please reach out to AV-Comparatives at [email protected]

Meet AV-Comparatives at an Upcoming Event

AV-Comparatives will present its enterprise-focused tests at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, scheduled for October 22-24, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to meet with AV-Comparatives experts and explore the latest insights from the EPR 2025 Report.

About AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives is a leading independent organization that conducts systematic tests to verify whether security software delivers on its promises. With one of the largest malware collections in the world, AV-Comparatives has established a globally recognized benchmark for the cybersecurity industry. Certification by AV-Comparatives provides an official quality mark recognized by businesses and governments around the world.