Elastic Security Scores Perfect Mark in 2026 AV-Comparatives EPR Test
Event summary
- Elastic Security achieved the only perfect score in AV-Comparatives' 2026 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test, earning Certified Leader status.
- Elastic was the only vendor to block and report all 50 threats at the first phase of the test.
- Elastic had the lowest modeled operational footprint among the 14 vendors tested.
- This is the second consecutive year Elastic has earned Certified Leader status in the EPR Test.
The big picture
Elastic's perfect score underscores the growing importance of prevention in endpoint security as AI-powered attacks compress timelines. The result positions Elastic as a leader in a market where traditional detection and response methods are increasingly inadequate. The test's inclusion of AI-assisted development methods reflects the evolving threat landscape, highlighting Elastic's ability to match machine-speed attacks with machine-speed prevention.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Lead
- Whether Elastic can maintain its perfect score in future tests as AI-powered attacks evolve.
- Market Differentiation
- How Elastic's perfect score and low operational footprint will impact its competitive positioning against Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
- Prevention Focus
- The pace at which Elastic can shift the industry's focus from detection and response to prevention in endpoint security.
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