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AV-Comparatives Releases Performance Test Report Showing the Impact of Security Software on System Performance

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance. As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance. This independent testing lab is dedicated to informing users about protection against cybercrime with its systematic testing of the market's most popular security software solutions. The company creates a real-world environment for accurate testing by utilizing common use case scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance.
  • As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance.
  • The Performance Test includes both "Antivirus" and "Internet Security" consumer products, both referred to as security products.
  • The performance tests were done on a clean Windows 10 21H2 64-Bit system (English) and then with the installed consumer security software (with default settings).

AV-Comparatives Releases Performance Test Report Showing the Impact of Security Software on System Performance

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance. As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance. This independent testing lab is dedicated to informing users about protection against cybercrime with its systematic testing of the market's most popular security software solutions. The company creates a real-world environment for accurate testing by utilizing common use case scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance.
  • As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance.
  • The Performance Test includes both "Antivirus" and "Internet Security" consumer products, both referred to as security products.
  • The performance tests were done on a clean Windows 10 21H2 64-Bit system (English) and then with the installed consumer security software (with default settings).

Ann Dunkin, Lucien Engelen and Shafi Ahmed to headline the speaker list at IOT Solutions World Congress 2022

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

In 2016 she was named one of ComputerWorld's Premier 100 Technology Leaders, and one of Washington DC's Top 50 Women in Technology in 2015 and 2016.

Key Points: 
  • In 2016 she was named one of ComputerWorld's Premier 100 Technology Leaders, and one of Washington DC's Top 50 Women in Technology in 2015 and 2016.
  • Healthcare and technology innovation is the domain of Shafi Ahmed, a colorectal surgeon at The Royal London and St Bartholomew's Hospitals.
  • Organised by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with the Industrial Internet Consortium, IOTSWC will structure its congress program in five horizontal tracks: Business Optimization Solutions, Artificial Intelligence Solutions, Connectivity Solutions, Security Solutions and Customer Experience Solutions.
  • The Congress program will also feature speakers from Airbus; Buhler Group; Johnson&Johnson; Konecranes; Lego Group, Siemens, Toshiba and Volkswagen Group.

AV-Comparatives reveals top-performing consumer antivirus products in latest Malware Protection Test and Real-World Protection Test results

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/

Key Points: 
  • The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/
    The Real-World Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar...
    These tests examined the performance of leading antivirus solutions in order to assess their capabilities in conditions experienced every day by users around the world.
  • The interim results of this the Real-World Protection Test are based on a set of 362 live test cases (malicious URLs found in the field).
  • The test results showed that:
    Avira achieved perfect protection and a low rate of false positives.
  • This test examines a product's ability to prevent a malicious program from making any changes to the system.

AV-Comparatives reveals top-performing consumer antivirus products in latest Malware Protection Test and Real-World Protection Test results

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/

Key Points: 
  • The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/
    The Real-World Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar...
    These tests examined the performance of leading antivirus solutions in order to assess their capabilities in conditions experienced every day by users around the world.
  • The interim results of this the Real-World Protection Test are based on a set of 362 live test cases (malicious URLs found in the field).
  • The test results showed that:
    Avira achieved perfect protection and a low rate of false positives.
  • This test examines a product's ability to prevent a malicious program from making any changes to the system.

Ann Dunkin, Lucien Engelen and Shafi Ahmed to headline the speaker list at IOT Solutions World Congress 2022

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

In 2016 she was named one of ComputerWorld's Premier 100 Technology Leaders, and one of Washington DC's Top 50 Women in Technology in 2015 and 2016.

Key Points: 
  • In 2016 she was named one of ComputerWorld's Premier 100 Technology Leaders, and one of Washington DC's Top 50 Women in Technology in 2015 and 2016.
  • Healthcare and technology innovation is the domain of Shafi Ahmed, a colorectal surgeon at The Royal London and St Bartholomew's Hospitals.
  • Organised by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with the Industrial Internet Consortium, IOTSWC will structure its congress program in five horizontal tracks: Business Optimization Solutions, Artificial Intelligence Solutions, Connectivity Solutions, Security Solutions and Customer Experience Solutions.
  • The Congress program will also feature speakers from Airbus; Buhler Group; Johnson&Johnson; Konecranes; Lego Group, Siemens, Toshiba and Volkswagen Group.

Industrial Control Systems Security Market Size To Reach USD 34.64 BN In 2030 Due To Stringent Government Regulations On Critical Infrastructure Protection To Increase Adoption Of ICS Security Solutions, Says Reports And Data

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Stringent government regulations on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to increase the adoption of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security solutions is a key factor expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Stringent government regulations on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to increase the adoption of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security solutions is a key factor expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.
  • The rising trend of replacing conventional vehicles with electric vehicles is expected to increase demand for industrial control systems security.
  • So, increasing demand in the automotive sector is driving revenue growth of the industrial control systems security market.
  • Government interventions have created deep concerns about the security of industrial control systems and sensitive information, which is expected to support market revenue growth.

Industrial Control Systems Security Market Size To Reach USD 34.64 BN In 2030 Due To Stringent Government Regulations On Critical Infrastructure Protection To Increase Adoption Of ICS Security Solutions, Says Reports And Data

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Stringent government regulations on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to increase the adoption of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security solutions is a key factor expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Stringent government regulations on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to increase the adoption of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security solutions is a key factor expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.
  • The rising trend of replacing conventional vehicles with electric vehicles is expected to increase demand for industrial control systems security.
  • So, increasing demand in the automotive sector is driving revenue growth of the industrial control systems security market.
  • Government interventions have created deep concerns about the security of industrial control systems and sensitive information, which is expected to support market revenue growth.

Avast One, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Secure Browser Win Anti-Phishing Tests

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast One Essential and Avast Free Antivirus, the award-winning online protection services from digital security and privacy leader Avast, have secured first place for the second time successively in a quarterly phishing detection comparison test* run by AV-Comparatives, an independent testing organization for antivirus (AV) products. Both products recorded a detection rate of 99%, ahead of Kaspersky (96%), Avira (95%) and Bitdefender (92%). The study also evaluated the effectiveness of phishing page detection among some of the world's leading browsers. Avast Secure Browser, a privacy-first browser with anti-phishing technology, also ranked first with a 97% block rate, a two percent increase on the previous test in January, while Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox came in second and third with block rates of 82% and 79%, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The browser extensions of the AVs were installed and enabled, and the competing browsers were tested without an antivirus program running.
  • "In this independent test, Avast proved that its antivirus and browser products provide strong protection against phishing attacks."
  • "It is also expected by our customers, so we're very pleased to have maintained our lead for both our AV products and Avast Secure Browser.
  • Avast Secure Browser 99.0, Google Chrome 99.0/100.0 (with Safe Browsing), Microsoft Edge 99.0/100.0, Mozilla Firefox 98.0, Opera 85.0.

Kaspersky launches Endpoint Security Cloud Pro

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Woburn, MA, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new edition of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud , dubbed Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro, includes advanced new capabilities such as automated response options and an extended set of security controls.

Key Points: 
  • Woburn, MA, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new edition of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud , dubbed Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro, includes advanced new capabilities such as automated response options and an extended set of security controls.
  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro includes Endpoint Detection and Response, which allows administrators to not only visualize an attacks spread path but to also respond to it in just a few clicks, boosting the companys capacity for protection.
  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Pro also supports features for remote data deletion in the case of a device being lost or stolen.
  • [1] Root Cause Analysis, formerly known as Endpoint Detection and Response preview, is still available in Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Plus and remains free for users.