Saturday, May 9, 2026
In the AV-TEST certification for Enterprise Endpoint Protection conducted in September and October 2025, ESET PROTECT Advanced (version 12 & 12.1) achieved a . This is the maximum achievable score, based on three categories: Protection, Performance, and Usability .
With 12.0.2049.0, ESET solidifies its reputation for high-performance security. Key benefits include:
| | Score (max 6.0) | Details | |---|---|---| | Protection | 6.0 | Detected 100% of 0‑day malware and web/email threats (358 samples) and 100% of widespread malware (18,293 samples) | | Performance | 6.0 | Minimal impact on system speed when launching websites, downloading applications, copying files, and performing other common tasks | | Usability | 6.0 | Zero false warnings or blockages during website visits, system scans, and legitimate software installation/usage | ESET Endpoint Security 12.0.2049.0
Network-level attacks are intercepted before reaching the local OS.
: Corrected an issue where the incorrect serial number of a USB stick was detected. Key benefits include: | | Score (max 6
Have you deployed 12.0.2049.0 yet? Run into any issues? Let us know in the comments below.
Performs deep checks only when computers are inactive. Administrator Control Central management is handled via ESET PROTECT. Run into any issues
, the "ghosts" vanished. The network was now fortified by the broader features of the version 12 series, including Ransomware Remediation for file recovery and Vulnerability & Patch Management
: Blocks known vulnerabilities at the network layer. Machine Learning and Cloud Intelligence
Resolved specific instances where the software would fail when upgrading to version 12.0. USB Recognition:
