The first half-year report for AV-Comparatives’ 2026 Enterprise Main-Test Series, which includes Real-World Protection, Malware Protection, and Performance Tests, is now available. You can find detailed product reviews and the full report here: https://av-comparatives.org/tests/business-security-test-2026-march-june/

AV-Comparatives Publishes Comprehensive Enterprise Cybersecurity Test Report for 16 Leading Business Security Solutions

AV-Comparatives, an esteemed independent security testing organization with ISO certification, proudly announces the release of its much-awaited 2026 H1 Enterprise Security Test Report. This detailed report offers a thorough comparative analysis of endpoint security solutions tailored for businesses and enterprises, serving as a crucial resource for IT managers and CISOs.

With an ever-evolving threat landscape, antivirus vendors face the challenge of having to continuously improving and adapting their security products. The 2026 H1 Enterprise Security Test Report highlights how the test security solutions adapt to new threats, enhancing protection over time.

The results for the first half of 2026 are gathered in this report and cover various aspects of endpoint security solutions. Key testing categories are evaluated. The test covers Real-World Protection, Malware Protection, Performance (Speed Impact), False-Positives Tests, and provides product descriptions, offering a comprehensive overview of each product’s capabilities.

In this series, endpoint security solutions for enterprises and SMBs from 16 leading vendors were rigorously tested, including: Avast, Bitdefender, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Elastic, ESET, G Data, K7 Computing, Kaspersky, ManageEngine, Microsoft, Norton, SenseOn, Sophos, Trellix, and VIPRE.

Findings from four critical test categories are detailed in this test:

1. Real-World Protection Test: This extensive, long-term test, spanning four months, evaluates how well endpoint protection software defends against Internet-borne threats.
2. Malware Protection Test: This assessment requires the products to detect and neutralize malicious programs that could potentially infiltrate company systems via the local network or external drives.
3. Performance Test: This test ensures that the security products offer robust protection without compromising system speed and efficiency.
4. False Alarm Test: Conducted alongside each protection test, this evaluation checks that the endpoint protection software does not produce excessive false alarms (false positives), which can be particularly disruptive in business environments.

In addition to these tests, the report also includes a brief description for each product. The full report can be accessed here: https://av-comparatives.org/tests/business-security-test-2026-march-june/

The July 2026 Business Report by AV-Comparatives provides IT managers and CISOs an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the tested products. With this information, they can make informed decisions about which security solutions best meet their specific needs and business requirements.

Based in Innsbruck, Austria, AV-Comparatives has been conducting public security software testing since 2004. The lab is ISO 9001:2015 certified for “Independent Tests of Cybersecurity Solutions” and holds EICAR certification as a “Trusted IT-Security Testing Lab.”