Symantec Endpoint Security Complete Earns 100% in SE Labs' 2024 Enterprise Advanced Security Test

SESC catches every single move in real-world attack simulations

SE Labs tested Symantec Endpoint Security Complete (SESC) against real-world attacks alongside other top cybersecurity solutions.
Attacks were identified at all seven stages, achieving a 100% detection rate.
Backed by multiple independent certifications and top industry qualifications, SESC outperforms competitors and stays ahead of evolving threats.

For three years straight, Symantec Endpoint Security Complete (SESC) has demonstrated its award-winning technologies, achieving 100% detection in SE Labs' 2024 Enterprise Advanced Security endpoint detection and response (EDR) test. These flawless test results highlight SESC’s ability to deliver the level of visibility security operations center (SOC) analysts need to see and stop today’s advanced threats.

In this annual comparative test, SE Labs evaluated industry-leading endpoint security solutions in their abilities to detect a range of attacks inspired by APT29, Scattered Spider and DPRK Ransomware. SESC was one of only two products to detect 100% of the steps from each attack—meaning analysts could see every move in the SESC admin console, no matter which method an attacker used.

SE Labs: A benchmark for trustworthy cybersecurity testing

SE Labs has a long history of conducting thorough, independent assessments of cybersecurity solutions. They specialize in simulating advanced, real-world attacks to see how effectively solutions detect these threats at each layer of the attack chain.

Because of SE Labs’ rigorous evaluation process and highly regarded reputation as a reliable testing lab, Symantec has proudly supported and publicly participated in their evaluations for over a decade.

Proving the power of Symantec Endpoint Security Complete

SE Labs ran 19 different attack scenarios inspired by three adversaries:

APT29: Believed to be associated with Russian military operations and typically targets government, military and telecommunication providers
Scattered Spider: A newer cybercriminal group primarily targeting companies that provide customer relationship and business process solutions
DPRK ransomware: Tactics and techniques attributed to groups in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The test measures a product’s ability to detect each attack at seven different stages: delivery, execution, action, escalation, PE action, lateral movement and lateral action. To score 100% detection, a product must detect every attack at each of these stages—exactly what SESC accomplished.

The threat landscape is constantly evolving, so Symantec continually invests in detection and protection technology to stay ahead of threats. The fact that SESC detected all attacks at all stages in this test means those investments are paying off. More importantly, your SOC is equipped to rapidly detect different types of threats from all types of attackers.

Third-party testing beyond SE Labs

Symantec is committed to delivering industry-leading protection for our customers—and we regularly participate in independent tests to prove it. In SE Labs, MRG Effitas and AV-TEST’s most recent evaluations, SESC scored 100% across the board, earning us these stellar certifications:

In fact, no endpoint protection product has earned more of these certifications over the years than SESC. By consistently earning top marks in independent tests, we’re proving that SESC is consistently staying ahead of the latest threats that adversaries use to target enterprises of all sizes.

For a detailed look at why Symantec’s endpoint detection capabilities stand out, read SE Labs’ Enterprise Advanced Security report.

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