AV-Comparatives, a globally recognized independent cybersecurity testing authority, has awarded Kaspersky Next EDR Expert certification following its successful performance in the first-ever Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Detection Validation Test. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations must enhance their threat detection and response capabilities. The EDR Detection Validation Test was developed to provide CISOs and industry analysts with unbiased insights into how well security solutions identify and respond to advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Significance of the EDR Detection Validation Test
As attackers refine their techniques, businesses require security solutions that can detect and mitigate even the most complex cyber threats. The EDR Detection Validation Test provides an objective benchmark for evaluating security solutions in real-world attack scenarios.
This evaluation includes solutions such as:
Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
According to Andreas Clementi, CEO and Founder of AV-Comparatives:
“Organizations must ensure their security solutions can detect the most advanced threats. This test provides an objective benchmark for evaluating these capabilities. Kaspersky’s participation underscores its commitment to transparency and continuous cybersecurity improvement.”
Methodology: How Kaspersky Was Evaluated
To assess real-world detection performance, AV-Comparatives conducted APT attack simulations with products set to monitoring mode only (prevention disabled). Key evaluation factors included:
Simulating Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) using various Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
Detecting threats through alerts in management consoles and local systems
Threat hunting techniques to analyze telemetry data when immediate alerts were absent
Utilizing the Empire framework in the initial 2025 testing phase for execution and evaluation
This comprehensive methodology ensures that products are tested under realistic attack conditions, highlighting their ability to detect complex threats effectively.
Kaspersky’s Performance: Certified Security Excellence
Kaspersky Next EDR Expert was the first vendor to undergo AV-Comparatives’ rigorous testing process and successfully:
Detected multiple attack techniques across different simulation phases
Provided robust threat visibility with timely alerts and telemetry-based detections
Met AV-Comparatives’ strict certification standards, reinforcing its credibility as a leading EDR solution
“Independent professional assessments help us validate and improve our cybersecurity solutions,” said Alexander Liskin, Head of Threat Research at Kaspersky.
“We were proud to be the first vendor to take on this challenge. This certification reaffirms our commitment to delivering advanced, effective cybersecurity solutions that help organizations strengthen their defenses.
Kaspersky’s certification in AV-Comparatives’ inaugural EDR Detection Validation Test highlights its commitment to transparency, innovation, and cybersecurity excellence. By excelling in real-world threat simulations, Kaspersky Next EDR Expert proves itself as a robust security solution for detecting and mitigating advanced cyber threats.
As the threat landscape evolves, independent validation remains crucial for organizations seeking trusted, high-performance cybersecurity solutions. Kaspersky’s achievement reinforces its role as a leader in next-generation threat detection.
