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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.
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/
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.
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.
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/
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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Nine Enterprise Security Solutions Certified in AV-Comparatives 2026 EDR Detection Validation Test
BANGKOK, June 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's retail and logistics sectors are urgently overhauling supply chains following a major report revealing an 18.9% surge in delivery costs and a two-to-one consumer preference for predictability over speed. Released at Bangkok's Last Mile Leaders Asia Summit, FarEye's APAC Report 2026 highlights Thailand's growing footprint in regional logistics transformation, with local firms making up 11% of the study.
The findings signal a critical turning point for businesses battling compressed margins. To maintain competitiveness, Thai and APAC enterprises are aggressively pivoting operations. The report found that 48% of surveyed organizations plan to mitigate costs by increasing reliance on outsourced delivery providers. Furthermore, traditional logistical workflows are rapidly giving way to automation, with an overwhelming 98.3% of respondents now placing full trust in AI-enabled decision-making for routing and fleet management.
"Cost and speed are the main ballgame in retail logistics. The companies that win at the last mile in the next five years will be the ones deeply invested in AI-driven technology solutions, that is where the winners will be," said Mogana Dass Letchumanan, Senior Manager Warehouse & Distribution, MR DIY, reflecting on the report's findings at Last Mile Leaders Asia in Bangkok.
The summit brought together Thailand's market heavyweights including Thailand Post, BJC Big C, CPALL, Gosoft, Electrolux Thailand, CEVA Logistics, Jagota, SMDP, Thai Optical Group, Asia Pacific Postal Union, and Aje Group to align on cross-border supply chain strategies.
The event also hosted the EDGE Impact Awards to honor regional pioneers driving operational excellence. Winners included FAST Logistics and Hawk Logistics for Emerging Disruptor of the Year; Pos Malaysia and Universal Robina Corporation for Logistics Transformation Pioneer; AC Logistics as Cost Optimisation Champion; JB Hi-Fi Group for AI-Powered Delivery Transformation Leader; and Abenson and QuadX for Last Mile Network Excellence.
"The organizations that will lead the next phase of logistics are those building orchestrated delivery networks capable of making smarter decisions in real time," noted FarEye CEO Kushal Nahata.
Connect with Last Mile Leaders (https://lastmileleaders.com/) and explore FarEye (https://fareye.com/) to master your delivery operations.
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Thai Enterprises Face 18.9% Delivery Cost Surge as APAC Supply Chains Shift to AI and Reliability
