Celebrating 20 years of excellence in cybersecurity testing

Innsbruck, Austria, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AV-Comparatives, an independent organization that conducts comprehensive testing and evaluations of antivirus and security software, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004, AV-Comparatives has been active in the cybersecurity industry for over two decades, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of various security solutions.

Read all the details here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/reports/anniversary-report-2004-2023-20-years-of-av-comparatives/

The story of AV-Comparatives began in 1993 when Andreas Clementi a computer virus hit. This piqued his interest in malware and anti-virus software, which led him to conduct intensive research and eventually start publishing his test results on www.av-comparatives.org. Together with Peter Stelzhammer, AV-Comparatives started regularly publishing public results in 2004. This is also a salute to all members of the AV-Comparatives team, this journey is only possible with the excellent team of IT-Security experts of AV-Comparatives.

Over the years, AV-Comparatives has undergone a remarkable evolution and expansion, introducing a wide range of tests aimed at evaluating the capabilities of antivirus and security software in protecting against malware, viruses, phishing attacks and other online threats on different platforms and operating systems. Offensive security tests evaluate EPP, EDR and XDR products.

The organization’s assessments help users, businesses and security professionals make informed decisions when choosing antivirus and security software for their devices and networks.

AV-Comparatives is based in the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, a beautiful and historic city with spectacular mountain views. The organization has an ISO 9001 certificate and meets all the requirements of the EICAR standard. AV-Comparatives and its testing methodologies have been awarded several times in the past years, including the Constantinus Award for Computer Science, the Austrian eAward and the Cluster Award for the best IT innovation of the year.

As an institute working for the common good, AV-Comparatives is supported by a number of academic and public bodies, including The country of AustriaEuropean Union and various universities.

AV-Comparatives remains steadfast in its mission to foster a safer digital world through rigorous testing, insightful analysis and an unwavering commitment to excellence. By choosing AV-Comparatives for their security testing needs, security software developers and their clients can gain valuable insights into the effectiveness of their security solutions, ensuring the protection of their digital assets and staying ahead of emerging threats.

Read what industry experts have to say about AV-Comparatives and the full report here: