In the 2024 AV-Comparatives Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test, Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert (now part of Kaspersky Next EDR Expert) has once again finished with the highest rating of ‘Strategic Leader’ and received ‘Certified’ status. This marks the third consecutive year that the solution has been recognized for its exceptional effectiveness in preventing and responding to breaches, while maintaining reasonable product costs and operational accuracy.
As part of the EPR Test, AV-Comparatives evaluated 12 endpoint prevention and response solutions against 50 targeted attack scenarios to assess their ability to block the threat or provide actionable intelligence about the sophisticated cyberattacks. The assessment covered key criteria such as Active Response (Prevention), Passive Response (Detection), Operational Accuracy Costs, and Workflow Delay Costs.
Kaspersky Detection and Response Expert demonstrated Active & Passive cumulative responses of 100% on Phase 1&2 in all 50 attack scenarios, and earned Combined Prevention/Response Capabilities of 99.3% (TOP1 result). The product also showed zero workflow delay costs, meaning users do not experience interruptions while files are being analyzed. Additionally, Kaspersky Detection and Response Expert received one of the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) scores.
Additionally, throughout 2024, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, which is now part of Kaspersky Next, successfully passed multiple AV-Comparatives tests. The product achieved ‘Certified’ status in Advanced Threat Protection with a TOP2 result; Process Injection Protection with a TOP2 result; and Credential Dumping Protection with a TOP1 result. It also earned ‘Approved’ status in the Enterprise & Business Security category, demonstrating high results in six tests through the year which included two Whole Product Dynamic Tests, two Malware Protection Tests, and two Performance tests.
“Successful certification in the AV-Comparatives EPR Test with a ‘Strategy Leader’ result for the third year in a row is a testament to our commitment to providing top-tier cybersecurity solutions. We improve our technologies to assure they not only deliver exceptional detection and response capabilities, but also a seamless user experience with zero workflow delays. We are proud to see our efforts are successfully validated by such rigorous independent testing,” said Alexander Liskin, Head of Threat Research at Kaspersky.
“Kaspersky has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in our Endpoint Prevention and Response Test. The ability of Kaspersky EDR Expert to detect and prevent threats across all scenarios, positions it as one of the most efficient solutions on the market. We congratulate Kaspersky on maintaining its leadership in cybersecurity,” commented Andreas Clementi, CEO and founder of AV-Comparatives.
In 2025, Kaspersky Next EDR Expert continues to undergo testing and has already gained ‘Certified’ status from AV-Comparatives in EDR Detection Validation Certification test 2025.