

Here, Forrester evaluated corporate vision and focus, security community, and product road map. Placement on the horizontal axis indicates the strength of the vendors’ strategies. Key criteria for this evaluation include malware and exploit prevention, behavioral detection, and product performance, which Forrester validated using customer feedback and third-party test results. Each vendor’s position on the vertical axis of the Forrester Wave™ graphic indicates the strength of its current offering.

After examining past research, user need assessments, and vendor and expert interviews, Forrester developed a comprehensive set of 21 criteria, which they grouped into three categories: To assess the state of the endpoint security suites market and see how the vendors stack up against each other, Forrester evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the top vendors. In reviewing the overall market, the authors stated that Forrester survey data shows that “IT environment complexity”, was “the most frequently cited challenging issue” by enterprise respondents, and that, “Buyers want an endpoint security suite that consolidates capabilities and minimizes complexity when possible.” The report also states in ESET’s profile that “Overall, ESET is best for enterprises looking for a full suite that requires low expertise for operation.” The prestigious report assessed 15 of the most significant security vendors, including their ability to prevent, detect and remediate endpoint threats, with ESET emerging as one of the leaders. ESET – a global leader in information security software – has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Suites, Q2 2018 report.
