In both enterprise network security tests and virus detection tests, Microsoft trailed behind the competition in eleventh place. What's particularly concerning is that as the tool tested is bundled software, it's likely that it is precisely what many businesses are relying on for protection.
The efficacy of Microsoft's security software for home users has long been questioned, but security is of even greater concern to business and enterprise customers. The antivirus tests carried out by AV-Test showed that Endpoint Protection picked up just 73 percent of infections, compared to between 95 and 100 percent for the ten opponents. It is ultimately labelled as being "much too feeble in the detection of malware". Products from Bitdefender, F-Secure, Trend Micro, Kaspersky Labs, and Symantec all received flawless scores.
An economical option for protecting a corporate network is the use of the endpoint module, bundled in the Microsoft Management Suite System Center 2012. The test revealed, however, that this is not to be recommended. The solution was awarded 0 points by the testers in terms of its protection function, and it achieved only 11 out of 18 possible points.
The report says that there is now an excellent range of affordable security suites to choose from -- hit the site to check out the results in full.
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~ Mark Wilson
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