There are a plethora of antivirus software tests available—magazines, universities, and commercial organizations abound with reports of antivirus software performance. However, you need to know what these tests actually measure in order to evaluate and interpret the test—and that may be more complicated than it sounds! For example, tests that show “100% detection” may not tell you that it took the product 4 tries to get there, or that the things its detecting aren’t even viruses; some testers may create or modify viruses for testing, creating a test that looks and sounds sexy and inviting—but that does not measure what users are likely to encounter. This faced-paced presentation examines the current state of affairs in antivirus software testing and takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of available tests so that you can more critically evaluate the tests that help you make decisions about protecting your corporation’s data..