Stop a threat before it executes, and you maintain business continuity. Respond after it runs, and you increase the odds of business disruption and costly remediation. Security solutions vary significantly in their ability to block threats pre-execution, and the latest AV-Comparatives Enterprise Advanced Threat Protection test quantifies this gap in stark terms: Bitdefender blocked 87% of threats at the pre-execution stage, while other vendors blocked just 36% of attacks pre-execution, on average. This 51-percentage-point advantage reveals more than superior detection rates—it demonstrates a fundamental architectural difference in how security solutions approach protection.   

Microsoft officially abandoned support for most versions of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. It will continue to offer Extended Security Updates (ESU) temporarily for Windows 10 version 22H2, but that support will eventually expire as well, and can be expensive to maintain. This decision by Microsoft is significant because 40%-45% of Windows users globally still regularly use Windows 10. From a cybersecurity perspective, this poses a significant risk. By ending support for the OS, Microsoft will no longer provide key updates to close vulnerabilities and fix bugs in Windows 10. This creates an enticing target for threat actors who are always on the lookout for the lowest-hanging fruit.  

The cybersecurity industry has long debated whether prevention or detection is more important. The AV-Comparatives EPR Comparative Report 2025 settles the debate. By measuring both, it reveals that prevention-first is the winning strategy—stronger, simpler, and more cost-effective. Bitdefender GravityZone didn’t just participate in the evaluation; it led across the board. Bitdefender achieved the highest detection rate among all participating vendors and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), underscoring a commitment to both security efficacy and operational efficiency. The evaluation also proves that modern security means blocking threats before they disrupt business.