Emsisoft

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Emsisoft is known for its good reputation in the security industry and is recognized as a trustworthy provider of antivirus solutions. The developer actively cooperates with security specialists and international institutions to prevent cybercrime. Emsisoft often publishes analysis of new threats and provides free tools for malware removal and file decryption after ransomware attacks. During our testing, the software is characterized by high efficiency in threat detection and rapid response to incidents with a marginal impact on Windows performance.

Key Features of Emsisoft

Emsisoft software has been designed to meet the needs of businesses of any size. It provides effective protection for computers in the network by offering central management that simplifies administration and monitoring of events that can have a direct impact on security.

In the long-term series of the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test, Emsisoft achieves high results in protection and quick removal of threats. Because the protection agent is updated regularly, it can provide protection against the latest types of malware by monitoring the behavior of applications and 0-day files in real time.

The business solution is equipped with EDR module, which allows to avoid additional expenses for security in smaller organizations. The implemented maintenance-free functionality of searching for incidents on computers does not require qualified technical staff, which is why the Emsisoft product can be crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The solution has changed a lot over the last few years. The developer offers a very good quality product adapted to the Windows ecosystem, able to monitor practically every element of the workstation and server infrastructure.

Emsisoft Enterprise Dashboard and Security Management Console

Selected Awards

Certificates that confirm the high quality of software and effectiveness in protecting against threats and attacks in real time.

AVLab CERT Product of the Year 2026 1

The certificate is awarded to solutions that achieve a high level of security throughout the year in the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test.

AVLab CERT Remediation Time 2026

The TOP Remediation Time award reflects the quick response to threats through the complete neutralization of the entire “life cycle” of malware in the year-round Advanced in-The-Wild Malware Test.

edr xdr certificate 2024

The solutions awarded in the tests of EDR-XDR products are characterized by proven monitoring of the protected infrastructure along with full visibility of telemetry data from attacks.

Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test

Recent Results in September 2026

Tested on default settings + PUP Resolve Automatically + EDR Enabled + Rollback Enabled

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Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR
excellent
WEB-LAYER
58.75%
RUNTIME DEFENSE
41.25%

Blocked: 417/417
Total: 100%
RT: 3.365 seconds

WEB-LAYER PROTECTION: The classification concerns detecting malware samples before they are launched in the system.

RUNTIME DEFENSE: The analysis level, i.e. a virus has been run and blocked by a tested product.

SYSTEM COMPROMISE: The failure, i.e. a virus hasn’t been blocked and it has infected a system.

Remediation Time in a Nutshell

September 2026

4.4

seconds

Average Remediation Time of active threats

99

seconds

Fastest Remediation Time of one single threat

144

seconds

Longest Remediation Time of one single threat

13

data breach

or active threats
after Remediation

Remediation Time (RT) Legend
The time expressed in seconds from the introduction of malware into the system by a browser, through the launch, to detection and reaction by product on a security incident. The Remediation Time may depend on the real activity of the malware, which may increase calculated time.

remediation time diagram
Remediation time vertical

Test Participation & Certification Options

Vendors can participate directly in the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test or obtain a Certification-Only Package for a product independently tested by AVLab. Paid participation provides access to extended technical services, test data, and custom configuration options, while result review and verification remain available to all tested vendors.

Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test - What Is Included?

Paid Assessment Participation
Certification-Only Package

GENERAL

Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test
Previously performed by AVLab
Public test results
Certification, if criteria are met
Annual awards, if eligible

RESULT REVIEW & TRANSPARENCY

Result review and clarification
Available to all tested vendors
Available to all tested vendors
Evidence necessary to verify a disputed result
Available to all tested vendors
Available to all tested vendors
Vendor commentary and response
Available to all tested vendors
Available to all tested vendors

TEST PREPARATION & CUSTOM CONFIGURATION

Product onboarding and configuration review
Not applicable
Vendor-recommended product configuration
Not applicable
Custom logging configuration
Not applicable
Vendor-requested technical logs
Not available retroactively

TECHNICAL SERVICES AND DATA

Detailed technical analysis
Available separately
Detailed test data
Available separately
API access to test data
Available separately
Evidence & technical logs
Available separately
Additional validation and retesting
Depending on scope
Available separately
Technical consultation with AVLab
Available separately

CERTIFICATION & MARKETING RIGHTS

Official certificate issued by AVLab
Certification badge
Use on vendor website
Use in social media and PR
Use in sales and marketing materials
Annual award materials, if eligible

Commercial use of AVLab certificates, certification badges, and award materials by independently tested vendors requires either Paid Assessment Participation or a Certification-Only Package. Independently tested vendors without either option may be listed in AVLab results and certification records but are not granted the right to use AVLab certification materials in their own marketing or communications.