The manufacturers either provided us with the newest versions of their respective products at time of testing, or confirmed that the latest version was available from their website. For example, a firewall-based product that does not install any client software will require a different form of analysis from that used with a more conventional client-based endpoint protection product. With regard to the management of each product, we note that some products require a new approach on the part of the administrator. The question as to whether a product provides effective malware protection is answered by the certification test a product can use any or all of its protection features to protect the test client, but the test result indicates only if the system was protected, not how. This report includes a wide variety of products. The review looks at some everyday tasks needed in networks. AV-Comparatives’ 2017 business software review looks at managed security products suitable for a company with a Microsoft Windows network.
