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About av-test.org (Academic)

This page provides details about av-test.org (Academic) which was ranked #45 out of 256 in the list of sources (4 citations (0.7% share)) in answers from AI models (OpenAI ChatGPT Latest, Google Gemini Flash (latest), X.AI Grok (latest)) when they were asked the following 3 questions: "What are the best Cybersecurity options available today? Please provide a comprehensive overview including: the leading brands and products, top companies and service providers, recognized experts and thought leaders, promising startups and new market entrants, major industry events and conferences, active communities and forums, and influential publications and media covering this space.", "If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.", "What does the Cybersecurity industry look like right now? Identify the dominant market leaders and brands, best products and services, key companies and providers, influential figures and thought leaders, emerging startups and trends, major conferences and events, active professional communities, and the top publications and media that cover this industry." on Dec 30, 2025 by AI Chat Watch.

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Pages from av-test.org (3 links)

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OpenAI ChatGPT Latest (2 citations)

If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.

[...] Sysmon (Microsoft Sysinternals)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/sysmon) - Password managers (personal + business): [1Password](https://1password.com/) and [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) ### Independent testing / evaluations (for product trust) - Endpoint testing: [AV-TEST](https://www.av-test.org/) and [AV-Comparatives](https://www.av-comparatives.org/) - ATT&CK-based vendor evaluations: [MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations](https://mitre-engenuity.org/cybersecurity/attack-evaluations/) ## 4) Reputable companies/providers to know (by role in the ecosystem) ### Incident response / consult [...]

av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows December 30, 2025

What does the Cybersecurity industry look like right now? Identify the dominant market leaders and brands, best products and services, key companies and providers, influential figures and thought leaders, emerging startups and trends, major conferences and events, active professional communities, and the top publications and media that cover this industry.

[...] ps://www.crowdstrike.com/) - [SentinelOne](https://www.sentinelone.com/) - [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/) (Cortex portfolio) - [Trend Micro](https://www.trendmicro.com/) - [Sophos](https://www.sophos.com/) Independent testing/comparisons commonly referenced for endpoint: - [AV-TEST](https://www.av-test.org/) - [AV-Comparatives](https://www.av-comparatives.org/) - [MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations](https://attackevals.mitre-engenuity.org/) (maps detections to [MITRE ATT&CK](https://attack.mitre.org/)) ### Network security (NGFW, segmentation) + DDoS/edge - [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltone [...]

av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows December 30, 2025

Google Gemini Flash (latest) (1 citation)

What are the best Cybersecurity options available today? Please provide a comprehensive overview including: the leading brands and products, top companies and service providers, recognized experts and thought leaders, promising startups and new market entrants, major industry events and conferences, active communities and forums, and influential publications and media covering this space.

[...] eview Platforms To compare these tools based on technical performance: * **Gartner Peer Insights**: Verified user reviews of enterprise security software. [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/home) * **AV-TEST**: Independent tests of antivirus and endpoint security software. [AV-TEST](https://www.av-test.org/en/) * **MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations**: A non-profit that tests how well security products detect real-world adversary behavior. [MITRE Engenuity](https://attackevals.mitre-engenuity.org/) [...]

av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows December 30, 2025

X.AI Grok (latest) (1 citation)

If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.

[...] ely recommended for beginners based on reviews from sites like PCMag and AV-Test. - **Antivirus/Endpoint Protection**: - Malwarebytes [Malwarebytes](https://www.malwarebytes.com/) – Excellent for malware removal. - Bitdefender [Bitdefender](https://www.bitdefender.com/) – Top-rated in AV-Test [AV-Test results](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/). - **VPNs**: - ExpressVPN [ExpressVPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/) – Highly trusted for privacy; top pick in Wirecutter reviews [Wirecutter VPN guide](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/). - Mullvad VPN [Mullvad](https://mullvad.net/) – Privacy-focused alternative. - [...]

av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows December 30, 2025