# Nine Enterprise Security Solutions Certified in AV-Comparatives 2026 EDR Detection Validation Test

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- Published: 2026-05-13T15:17:00+07:00
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_Independent evaluation delivers unambiguous results on detection coverage, telemetry
quality, and SOC usability across leading EDR, XDR, and MDR products_

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AV-Comparatives today published 
the results of its 2026 EDR Detection Validation Test. Nine enterprise solutions
achieved certification in one of the most in-depth independent evaluations of detection
capabilities currently available to the market.

 

 [⌊Ai interpretation of a modern SOC in a dark setting with multiple analysts.⌉](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2978961/EDR_by_AV_Comparatives.jpg?p=medium600)

Ai interpretation of a modern SOC in a dark setting with multiple analysts.

 

The test was designed to answer a question that matters increasingly to enterprise
buyers: not whether a product detects an attack, but how clearly, consistently, 
and usefully it does so. The 2026 results provide that answer in a form that leaves
no room for interpretation.

**Clear results for analysts, administrators, and decision-makers**

Forensic analysts, SOC administrators, and enterprise decision-makers face a common
challenge: detection data is often abundant, but rarely clear. AV-Comparatives’ 
methodology addresses this directly. Every step of a realistic 14-stage Advanced
Persistent Threat scenario is evaluated individually, with explicit distinction 
between Active Response (immediate alerts) and Telemetry (visibility requiring investigation).
The outcome is a transparent, step-by-step view of what each product sees, how it
presents that information, and what effort is required to reconstruct an attack 
chain.

There is no cherry-picking and no interpretation gap. Products are evaluated in 
detection-only mode to ensure prevention mechanisms do not distort the picture, 
and dedicated Signal-to-Noise scenarios assess behaviour during benign administrative
activity. The result is a benchmark that mirrors operational reality in the SOC,
where both missed signals and excessive noise carry real cost.

**Certified products**

The following nine solutions achieved certification in the 2026 test round: Bitdefender
GravityZone Business Security Enterprise, ESET PROTECT Elite, Fortinet FortiEDR,
G DATA 365 | MXDR, Genian Insight E, Kaspersky EDR Expert (on-premises), ManageEngine
Endpoint Central with EDR, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Pro, and Sangfor Athena
AI-Native EPP.

Only certified products are publicly listed. Non-certified vendors receive detailed
feedback to support further development.

**AI: from stronger protection to more efficient SOCs**

AI has been part of the vendor arsenal for years, quietly strengthening protection
layers across the industry. The 2026 evaluation makes clear that its role is now
expanding: AI is increasingly used to summarize detection results, improve their
readability, and streamline analyst workflows. The direction of travel is unmistakable–
from boosting protection to making SOCs measurably more efficient. For administrators
and forensic experts working under constant pressure, that shift is as welcome as
it is overdue.

**Availability**

The full test report is available at: [https://www.av-comparatives.org/edr-detection-validation-certification-test-2026/](https://www.av-comparatives.org/edr-detection-validation-certification-test-2026/)

The EDR Detection Validation Test is open to EPP, EDR, XDR, and MDR vendors seeking
independent validation of their detection capabilities.

**About AV-Comparatives**

AV-Comparatives is the leading independent cybersecurity testing organization, evaluating
security solutions that have evolved far beyond traditional antivirus software. 
Our systematic testing assesses modern endpoint protection, threat detection, and
mobile security across PC, Mac, Android, and IoT devices. Using one of the world’s
most relevant and sophisticated threat collections, we create real-world testing
environments for comprehensive evaluation. Test results are freely accessible worldwide,
and AV-Comparatives certification provides a globally recognized seal of approval
for proven cybersecurity performance.

 

 

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