16 security solutions for Windows 11 clients in companies
2026 has been a turbulent year for companies, with global crises, attacks on the supply chains, ransomware attacks and AI-powered cyberattacks, making the need for a security solution all the more pertinent. It’s the last line of defense for a company and all of the computers in its network. But how well do the security solutions for corporate users hold up to the varied malware attacks? 16 protection solutions for office computers running Windows 11 were put to the test in March/April 2026, and the results are impressive. The products needed to detect and fend off nearly 25,000 malware samples, some of which were brand new. In addition, the test experts evaluated how the solutions handle false alarms and affect system performance.
The strain under which IT staff works has never been as great as it has been in 2026. On the one hand, the security teams need to comply with new or amended data protection regulations, such as GDPR or NIS2. On the other hand, they are confronted by hacker groups whose business models focus more and more on cyberattacks. They leverage modern AI features to adapt their malware more quickly, enabling them to flexibly respond to changes. The majority of these attacks target the office computers of employees, which are the traditional endpoint in a company. These need to be protected without fail.
Vendors of security products proved their mettle in the latest test for March/April 2026 where 16 endpoint solutions for corporate users running Windows were put to the test, with a number of stand-out results. Included in the test were products from the following vendors: Acronis, Avast, HP Security, Kaspersky (with 2 versions), Legendsec, Microsoft, Microworld, Net Protector, Norton, Qualys, Seqrite, Sophos, Symantec, Trellix and WithSecure. […]
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