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AV-Comparatives Announces Outstanding Results of Cybersecurity Solutions in 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test

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INNSBRUCK, Austria, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AV-Comparatives, the globally recognized authority in independent cybersecurity testing, has released its 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report, showcasing the exceptional performance of leading cybersecurity solutions. The report evaluates the ability of these products to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced threats in real-world scenarios.

AV-Comparatives’ rigorous assessment covered products from Bitdefender, Check Point, CrowdStrike, ESET, Kaspersky, Palo Alto Networks, and VIPRE, measuring each against a broad spectrum of complex attack vectors, such as PowerShell Empire, Metasploit Framework, and Commercial Attack Frameworks. The testing utilized the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, ensuring that the results provide invaluable insights for organizations looking to bolster their endpoint security.

Endpoint Protection Products (EPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions are vital components of enterprise security, providing defenses against targeted threats such as advanced persistent threats (APTs). AV-Comparatvies’ Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions in countering complex, multi-stage attacks that target an organisation’s entire infrastructure.

Top Performers (in alphabetically order):

  • Bitdefender had strong detection and response capabilities, delivering consistent protection across various threat scenarios.
  • Check Point demonstrated reliable and comprehensive threat prevention, proving its effectiveness in mitigating complex cyber risks.
  • CrowdStrike delivered a strong performance, showing reliable threat detection and response capabilities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • ESET provided well-rounded defense strategies, particularly effective in handling advanced and emerging threats.
  • Kaspersky offered a robust set of protection tools, proving reliable in both detection and prevention of targeted attacks.
  • Palo Alto Networks delivered a solid performance, reinforcing its capabilities in proactive threat detection and security innovation.
  • VIPRE delivered efficient protection, providing reliable defense mechanisms at a competitive cost.

These vendors achieved outstanding results by demonstrating their ability to protect against and respond to advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, and other complex cyberattacks. This year’s evaluation highlighted their continual evolution in response to the growing complexity of attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Comprehensive Evaluation

The testing spanned several months, from June to August 2024, with products undergoing assessments in multiple phases, from Initial Access and Lateral Movement till Exfiltration and Impact. Each product was tested in real-world attack scenarios to simulate the high-stakes environments that enterprises face today.

AV-Comparatives emphasized the importance of these evaluations: “As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, it is critical for organizations to rely on solutions that can offer not only prevention but also rapid and effective response capabilities. Our 2024 EPR report serves as a benchmark for IT professionals and cybersecurity analysts to assess and choose the most effective cybersecurity solutions.”

The difference between AV-Comparatives’ EPR Test and MITRE ATT&CK Engenuity

Both the AV-Comparatives EPR Test and MITRE Engenuity have their merits, each providing useful insights into endpoint security solutions. Understanding the differences between these two tests is essential for IT managers, CISOs, and other tech-savvy professionals looking to select endpoint security solutions that will effectively protect their environments.

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Key Takeaways for CISOs and Cybersecurity Analysts

For CISOs and cybersecurity analysts, the 2024 EPR Comparative Report provides a data-driven perspective on the capabilities of leading vendors. It offers an in-depth analysis of how each product performs under pressure, which is essential for making informed decisions about endpoint security investments. Given the evolving threat landscape, selecting the right EPR solution can significantly reduce the risk of breaches and improve overall incident response.

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About AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives is a globally recognized, independent organization offering systematic testing of security software products. With one of the most comprehensive and rigorous testing methodologies in the industry, AV-Comparatives is dedicated to providing transparency and objective analysis to help organizations and consumers select effective security solutions.

This release not only highlights the stellar performance of leading cybersecurity products but also underscores AV-Comparatives’ engagement with the industry through their attendance and presentations at leading industry conferences as AVAR , inviting direct interaction with interested cybersecurity professionals.

AV-Comparatives is proud to announce that Co-Founder Peter Stelzhammer has been elected to the Board of Directors of AVAR https://aavar.org, where he will support the organisation’s mission to advance cybersecurity knowledge and collaboration globally.

Peter Stelzhammer
e-mail: media@av-comparatives.org
phone: +43512287788

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Great Bay Insurance Group announces executive changes

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WEST ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Great Bay Insurance Group (the “Group”), a leading provider of coastal homeowners’ insurance in New Jersey, today announced the following leadership changes. Timothy J. Byrne, Jr., has been named as President of the Group and Ronald R. Lovatt has been named President of Great Bay Insurance Company, a wholly owned affiliate of the Group.

Mr. Byrne Jr. has nearly 15 years of industry experience and previously served as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer overseeing the Groups operations and underwriting strategies. 

Mr. Timothy J. Byrne, Sr., Chief Executive Officer of the Group, added, “I’m excited to announce the promotion of Tim Jr. to the role of President of The Great Bay Insurance Group and Ron to the role of President of Great Bay Insurance Company. Tim Jr. and Ron have been an integral part of the Group since its founding in 2019.”

As President, Tim Jr. will provide oversight for all corporate support functions and will continue to report to Tim Sr. 

Mr. Byrne Jr. holds a BS in Economic and Mathematics from the University of Vermont, an MBA in Risk Management and Insurance from St. John’s University and holds a CPCU designation.

Mr. Lovatt has 40 years of broad insurance industry experience in leadership capacities with international, national, regional and start-up insurance companies. Ron is a founding member of The Great Bay Insurance Group, working with Tim Sr. & Tim Jr. to launch Great Bay in late 2019. Ron currently serves as Chief Underwriting Officer & Chief Claims Officer for The Great Bay Insurance Group, has an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting & Marketing from Miami University.

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Forward Global responds to surge in UK shareholder activism with launch of UK Corporate Contests Practice

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LONDON, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — International risk management firm Forward Global launched its UK Corporate Contests Practice on Tuesday in response to what is described as “all-time high of shareholder activism” in London and Paris. 

Speaking ahead of the launch on Tuesday night, Brendan Foo, Partner and Global Head of Corporate Contests at Forward Global, said “As activism gains currency as an asset class, savvy investors are looking toward the UK and Europe to generate alpha. Indeed, in 2025 alone, we have seen an unprecedented demand for our services not just in our traditional strongholds of the US and Canada, but also in the UK and Europe. This reflects the surge in activist (and active) engagements, with which our team is uniquely well-placed to assist.”

Forward Global’s Corporate Contests Practice was established to meet demand from law firms, investors, and advisers to provide a comprehensive suite of services to support companies in high-stakes shareholder engagements. In keeping with the firm’s established activism practice in the US, the new London offering will deliver investigative and intelligence work such as vetting board nominees, relationship mapping, scrutinizing the track records of both incumbents and challengers, and conducting deep-dive reputation analyses. In Europe, Forward Global’s Patrice Lambert-de Diesbach offers clients battle-tested expertise in investor relations and financial communications.

Shareholder activism in the UK has expanded significantly, with campaigns becoming more frequent and sophisticated. In 2023, the number of new public activist campaigns in Europe surged by 68%, with the UK remaining a primary target. US-based activist investors have also increased their focus on UK firms, launching 40% of all UK activist campaigns in 2024. With contested boardroom battles and regulatory shifts on the rise, the expansion of Forward Global’s Corporate Contests practice into the UK is well-timed, equipping issuers with the intelligence and strategies needed to navigate this evolving landscape.

The firm launched the new practice at an exclusive gathering at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London, bringing together leading voices from the shareholder activism space to discuss the evolving landscape of transatlantic shareholder activism.

The panel discussion, featuring Brendan Foo, Patrick J. McHugh of Okapi Partners, and Sebastian Fain of Freshfields, explored critical considerations for US investors entering the UK market and vice versa, differences in engagement styles across jurisdictions, and strategies for issuers to proactively engage with both activist and active investors. Panelists also examined the impact of anti-DEI and ESG sentiment on investor relations in the UK, as well as how issuers can adapt to evolving regulatory and institutional expectations.

John Watts, Managing Partner of Forward Global UK, added, “Forward Global’s new UK Corporate Contests Practice is designed to provide companies with the strategic intelligence and investigative depth needed to navigate an increasingly complex activist landscape. Our team is committed to equipping clients with the tools to engage proactively with investors, safeguard their strategic interests, and strengthen shareholder relations across Europe.”

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Forward Global is an international group, with its historic headquarters in France, boasting five main offices in Paris, Brussels, London, Miami, and Washington. As a leading player in risk management with over 450 employees and 30 partners, Forward Global offers an integrated approach across the three major risks: digital, economic, and informational.

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NYSE Content advisory: Pre-market update for March 14, 2025

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NEW YORK, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.

  

Alison Kosik delivers the pre-market update on March 14th

  • Investors welcomed a cooler-than-expected Producer Price Index reading for the month of February as tariff talk continues out of Washington D.C.
  • Attention shifts to the Federal Reserve decisions coming next week as inflation data suggests the rate of inflation growth could be slowing.
  • S&P 500 looks to rebound after ending yesterday in correction territory, which is a decline of at least 10% from a recent high.

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