From 682fc4156c9cb2dcdce6e9e930837ecdcce53cdb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Beth Levin Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:56:49 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] updated criteria --- .../intelligence/virus-initiative-criteria.md | 19 +++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/virus-initiative-criteria.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/virus-initiative-criteria.md index adfe6b2035..fb33d3145a 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/virus-initiative-criteria.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/virus-initiative-criteria.md @@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ MVI requires members to develop and own antimalware technology and to be present A request for membership is made by an individual as a representative of an organization that develops and produces antimalware or antivirus technology. - ### Initial selection criteria Your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the MVI program: @@ -39,10 +38,9 @@ Your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify fo 2. Have your own malware research team unless you build a product based on an SDK. -3. Be active and have a positive reputation in the antimalware industry. Your organization is: +3. Be active and have a positive reputation in the antimalware industry. - * Certified through independent testing by an industry standard organization such as [ICSA Labs](https://www.icsalabs.com/), [West Coast Labs](http://www.westcoastlabs.com/), [PCSL IT Consulting Institute](https://www.pitci.net/), or [SKD Labs](http://www.skdlabs.com/html/english/). - * Be active in the antimalware industry. For example, participate in industry conferences, be reviewed in an industry standard report such as AV Comparatives, OPSWAT or Gartner. + * Activity can include participation in industry conferences or being reviewed in an industry standard report such as AV Comparatives, OPSWAT or Gartner. 4. Be willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Microsoft. @@ -52,6 +50,19 @@ Your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify fo 7. Submit your app to Microsoft for periodic performance testing. +8. Certified through independent testing by at least one industry standard organization. + +Test Provider | Lab Test Type | Minimum Level / Score +------------- |---------------|---------------------- +AV-Comparatives | Real-World Protection Test
https://www.av-comparatives.org/testmethod/real-world-protection-tests/ |“Approved” rating from AV Comparatives +AV-Test | Must pass tests for Windows. Certifications for Mac and Linux are not accepted
https://www.av-test.org/en/about-the-institute/certification/ | Achieve "AV-TEST Certified" (for home users) or "AV-TEST Approved” (for corporate users) +ICSA Labs | Endpoint Anti-Malware Detection
https://www.icsalabs.com/technology-program/anti-virus/criteria |PASS/Certified +NSS Labs | Advanced Endpoint Protection AEP 3.0, which covers automatic threat prevention and threat event reporting capabilities
https://www.nsslabs.com/tested-technologies/advanced-endpoint-protection/ |“Neutral” rating from NSS +SKD Labs | Certification Requirements Product: Anti-virus or Antimalware
http://www.skdlabs.com/html/english/
http://www.skdlabs.com/cert/ |SKD Labs Star Check Certification Requirements Pass >= 98.5 % with On Demand, On Access and Total Detection tests +SE Labs | Protection A rating or Small Business EP A rating or Enterprise EP Protection A rating
https://selabs.uk/en/reports/consumers |Home or Enterprise “A” rating +VB 100 | VB100 Certification Test V1.1
https://www.virusbulletin.com/testing/vb100/vb100-methodology/vb100-methodology-ver1-1/ | VB100 Certification +West Coast Labs | Checkmark Certified
http://www.checkmarkcertified.com/sme/ | “A” Rating on Product Security Performance + ### Apply now If your organization meets these criteria and is interested in joining, [apply for membership now](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/alliances/apply-alliance-membership). If you have questions, [contact us for more information](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/alliances/collaboration-inquiry).