PUBLICATION & RESEARCH LIBRARY

Authors: Bhaarath Venkateswaran, Randy Abrams and Thomas Skybakmoen

Publish Date: November 9, 2015

The endpoint user creates a broad attack surface that is difficult to defend. Socially engineered malware (SEM) and the exploitation of software vulnerabilities are among the most common and effective cyberattacks that enterprises face today. Endpoint protection (EPP) products must provide robust defenses against these threats. NSS tested 11 enterprise-class EPP products for their ability to protect against exploits and SEM.