Elastic Security Achieves Perfect Malware Protection Score in AV-Comparatives Test

In the AV-Comparatives 2026 Business Security Test, Elastic Security was the only vendor to achieve a 100% malware protection score among 16 tested solutions. The test, conducted from March to June 2026, evaluated the effectiveness of security products against 1,000 malware samples and real-world threats. Elastic Security also recorded a 99.8% protection rate in the Real-World Protection Test, tying for the highest score with Kaspersky and Bitdefender. Notably, Elastic Security recorded zero false positives on common business software, a crucial metric for operational efficiency. The results highlight the effectiveness of Elastic Defend, the native endpoint protection solution within Elastic Security. This performance positions Elastic Security as a leader in the cybersecurity space, providing assurance to organizations relying on its solutions for threat prevention.

Key Points: • Elastic Security achieved a perfect 100% malware protection score in AV-Comparatives testing. • The solution recorded a 99.8% protection rate in the Real-World Protection Test, tying for the highest score. • Both tests showed zero false positives, crucial for minimizing alert fatigue in security teams.