The primary reason for an organization to buy an endpoint security solution is to protect its network, systems and data from malware. It is tempting, therefore, to base an assessment of potential solutions largely on malware detection rates. In reality, however, detection tests - no matter how thorough - provide only a snapshot of a security vendor's ability to provide ongoing manageable protection. There are several other equally important criteria that should be taken into account.

This paper highlights the pitfalls of simply looking at virus detection rates and investigates the effect of the rapidly developing IT environment and fast-moving threat landscape on assessment criteria. It gives the six critical questions businesses need to ask to ensure the most successful outcome to their evaluations.