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Elastic Security has been recognized by AV-Comparatives as the sole vendor to block all 1,000 malware samples in the Malware Protection Test, covering the March–June 2026 period. The test evaluates on-disk and LAN-delivered threats using recent samples, simulating enterprise environments. Elastic Security’s performance was validated across fully patched Windows 11 systems, with no false positives reported on common business software, meeting AV-Comparatives’ certification requirements.

In the Real-World Protection Test, Elastic Security achieved a 99.8% protection rate, tying with Kaspersky and Bitdefender for the highest score among 400 test cases. The test replicates active browsing-based threats, including malicious URLs and socially engineered downloads, over four months. Elastic Security’s results demonstrate its ability to detect threats across multiple stages without overwhelming security teams with unnecessary alerts.

The recognition includes the AV-Comparatives Approved Business Product Award, awarded to products that meet stringent performance and accuracy benchmarks. Elastic Security’s success is attributed to its native endpoint protection layer, Elastic Defend, which operates within a unified platform integrating endpoint protection, SIEM, and response capabilities. The platform supports deployment in connected, restricted-network, and air-gapped environments.

Mike Nichols, general manager of Security at Elastic, emphasized the importance of balancing threat prevention with operational efficiency. He noted that Elastic Security’s results confirm its ability to meet high detection standards while minimizing false alarms, a critical factor for enterprise security teams. The platform’s centralized policy management and compatibility with third-party telemetry further enhance its adaptability to diverse organizational environments.