AQUILA Endpoint Agent (EDR, DLP, VDR)
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Correlate endpoint telemetry with network, email, and other security domains
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Perform centralized detection, investigation, and response (DIR) workflows
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Enrich alerts with contextual threat intelligence
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Execute rapid containment and remediation actions from a unified console
The Real-World Protection Test is one of the most comprehensive evaluations in the industry. It runs 461 test cases that mimic online malware attacks a typical business user might encounter when surfing the internet.
- Elastic result: Blocked 461 out of 461 threats (100%)
- The competition: Elastic notably outperformed incumbents like Microsoft (99.1%), CrowdStrike (99.3%), and Cisco (96.3%), all of which allowed compromises during this test cycle.
Malware Protection Test
This test considers scenarios where malware pre-exists on the disk or enters the system via local area networks or removable devices.
- Elastic result: Achieved 100% detection rate
- False alarms: Scored a perfect result with zero false alarms on common business software
Key Comparison Table
| Aspect | Elastic Security | CrowdStrike Falcon | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | SentinelOne Singularity | Bitdefender GravityZone |
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| AV-Comparatives 2025 Protection Rate (Real-World + Malware Tests – Full Year Consistency) | 100% across both cycles – Only vendor with flawless, unwavering 100% in both categories throughout 2025 (zero compromises) | 99.3% (allowed some compromises in cycles) | 99.1% (allowed compromises) | Not fully in main 2025 Business series (strong elsewhere) | Near-top but not consistent 100% streak |
| Key 2025 AV-Comparatives Win | Sole vendor standing: Perfect scores in Real-World (e.g., 461/461 blocked) & Malware – Consistent clean sweep confirmed | Solid but dipped below 100% in key tests | Solid but dipped below 100% | Excellent in other evals, but not the year-long 100% holder | High performer, but Elastic took the consistency crown |
| Gartner Magic Quadrant 2025 Position | Not in Leader quadrant (more niche/observability-integrated play) | Leader (top for vision & execution) | Leader | Leader | Visionary / Strong |
| Gartner Peer Insights Rating (Recent) | 4.6/5 (smaller review base) | 4.7/5 (3000+ reviews – massive user love) | 4.4/5 (strong Microsoft ecosystem) | 4.7/5 (top-tier automation) | 4.8/5 (excellent value/satisfaction) |
| MITRE ATT&CK / EPR 2025 | 99.3% effectiveness in EPR (outscored some on detection/response) | 100% in prior rounds, strong but not always top in every metric | Strong integration, but varies | High automation, often elite | Strong prevention |
| Core Strengths (Elastic Lens) | Unmatched prevention consistency + seamless SIEM/observability integration (ELK stack power for hunting/investigation) – No compromises in tests | Elite AI-driven EDR/XDR, managed hunting, breach prevention king | Deep Windows/Microsoft stack integration, cost-effective bundling | Autonomous AI response, rollback features | Lightweight, top user ratings, balanced prevention |
| Where Elastic Pulls Ahead | Pure block rate perfection in AV-Comparatives – If zero misses matter most, Elastic delivered where others didn't | Broader XDR/managed services dominance | Ecosystem lock-in wins for MS shops | Automation kings | Value/performance champ |
| Potential Drawbacks | Smaller standalone EDR footprint, setup complexity if not in Elastic ecosystem | Premium pricing, occasional ecosystem lock-in | Non-Windows gaps, occasional misses in tests | Pricing for scale | Less XDR breadth |
| Best Fit | Orgs prioritizing flawless prevention + deep analytics/hunting (Elastic users win big) | High-risk enterprises wanting top-tier managed EDR | Microsoft-heavy environments | Auto-response heavy setups | Balanced, lightweight needs |
Summary
Elastic Security achieved outstanding results in the 2025 AV-Comparatives Business Security Tests, delivering a consistent 100% protection rate across both the Real-World Protection Test and Malware Protection Test throughout the year—the only vendor to maintain perfect scores with zero compromises. This performance surpassed competitors such as CrowdStrike (99.3%) and Microsoft (99.1%) in core prevention efficacy.
This proven foundation underpins solutions like AQUILA EDR, which is built directly on Elastic Endpoint Security’s core engine and fully integrated into the AQUILA Cyber Monitoring and Response Domain. The integration extends beyond interface-level customization: Elastic telemetry, detection logic, behavioral analytics, and response capabilities are ingested natively into AQUILA’s centralized platform.
This architecture enables SOC teams to:
- Correlate endpoint events with network, email, and other security domains
- Conduct unified detection, investigation, and response workflows
- Enrich alerts with contextual threat intelligence
- Perform rapid containment and remediation from a single console
The outcome is improved endpoint visibility, reduced alert fatigue through cross-domain correlation, faster mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR), and a consolidated cybersecurity platform optimized for SOC-led operations, incident response preparedness, and continuous threat monitoring.
In summary, Elastic Security provides industry-leading prevention consistency and advanced analytics capabilities, while AQUILA EDR extends these strengths into a unified, operationally efficient SOC solution. This combination is well suited for enterprises seeking robust endpoint protection and seamless integration across security domains.