GEC NEWS WIREAV-TESTevaluates the efficacy of endpoint security solutions against advanced attacks throughout the year. Security solutions are subjected to more than 1,000 live zero-day attacks delivered via infected websites and e-mail to measure a product’s complete protection ability. In addition, AV-TEST measures the security solution’s detection of more than 100,000 current and widespread threats.
Symantec Endpoint Protection and Norton Security won AV-TEST Institute’s “Best Protection Award 2016” in consecutive years for its industry-leading capabilities to stop sophisticated cyberattacks. Symantec is the first company to win this prestigious award in both the Business and Consumer categories two years in a row.
“For the second consecutive year, Symantec has achieved the highest protection scores simultaneously in both the business and consumer protection categories -a feat no other company has accomplished,” said Andreas Marx, CEO, AV-TEST. “Symantec Endpoint Protection and Norton Security demonstrated impressive security protection in the 2016 testing series, particularly in comparison to competing solutions. Our rigorous testing resulted in Symantec coming out on top with the most secure solutions for both organizations and consumers.”
“As the pace and sophistication of cybercriminals advance, its Symantec’s number one priority to continually innovate our solutions,” said Adam Bromwich, vice president, Symantec Security Technology and Response, Symantec. “Combined with the artificial intelligence capabilities of our big data telemetry network, our solutions make it nearly impossible for attackers to penetrate the endpoints we protect, helping to ensure our consumer and business customers stay safe.”
