Anti-Malware Efficiency Evaluation Framework

Anti-malware software is one of many countermeasures applied in organizations, installed on standalone personal computers, or across a network to detect malware and malicious software. This software performs critical security functions, and vendors utilize various techniques to perform the detection processes. However, a continuous assessment of these products' processes is mandatory to ensure antivirus programs execute their functions effectively. Most evaluation approaches target the security features without including other factors that influence the evaluation results, which may not present adequate evidence of product efficiency. This paper introduces a strategic approach to select the proper criteria based on the security and operational features of anti-malware software to align the evaluation process with organizational objectives.