EScan Bags AV -Test Certification for Its Latest Internet Security Suite

Online, February 5, 2014 (Newswire.com) - eScan, one of the leading Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution providers, consecutively bagged the AV-Test certification for their latest home user product, eScan Internet Security Suite with Cloud Security, for the tests conducted in November and December 2013.

The results showed that eScan Internet Security Suite with Cloud Security successfully blocked 98% of malicious malware and Trojans infections in the test conducted by AV-TEST. The average detection rate among all the solutions tested was 94%. eScan range of security solutions has been outstanding due to the rapid and continuous improvements in the level of protection offered by the product. eScan Internet Security Suite with Cloud Security has surpassed all the norms and standards in order to receive the award.

It has consistently performed well in detecting and protecting users from downloading/installing rouge software. The tests, conducted by AV-Test in November and December, have described eScan as one of the most user-friendly and cost-effective protection providers. eScan has also been awarded on the basis of added features offered in each solution and usability such as web protection, parental and application control.

Assessment of tests was on 3 factors and eScan scored the highest with the below -

1. Efficiency of Malware Detection
2. Impact on regular computer performance
3. Number of false positives

On receiving this award, Mr. Govind Rammurthy, MD and CEO, eScan said, "Winning the AV-Test certification for the second time in a term is a great honor. Congratulations to the entire team of eScan for constantly putting in tremendous efforts to ensure that our products meet the highest security standards."

IT users can try the enhanced protection provided by the eScan range of security solutions from the below link:

http://escanav.com/english/content/products/MWAV/escan_download.asp

About eScan:

eScan, one of the leading Anti-Virus & Content Security solutions for Desktops & Servers is developed and marketed by MicroWorld. It is powered by innovative and futuristic technologies, such as MWL Technology, DIRC Technology, NILP Technology, eScan Security Network, and sophisticated Anti-Virus Heuristic Algorithms that not only provides protection from current threats, but also provides proactive protection against evolving threats. eScan provides 24x7 free remote support facility, integrated in the software to help customers to get their malware related issues resolved in the fastest possible time-frame. It has achieved several certifications and awards from some of the most prestigious testing bodies, notable among them being Virus Bulletin, AV-Comparatives, ICSA, and PCSL labs. Combining the power of various technologies, eScan provides Multi-level Real-time Protection to Computers and Networks.

For more information, visit www.escanav.com.