We are AMTSO
AMTSO is the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, a community of over 60 security and testing companies from around the world. We create objective standards and best practices for testing of anti-malware and related products.
We provide free tools to help anyone – from home users to professional testers – confirm that their security products are working properly.
AMTSO mission is to promote advanced cybersecurity testing, because the best testing encourages better products that increase customer protection.
What we do
Testing standards
AMTSO's Testing Protocol Standard provides a framework for transparent, unbiased testing. Fair tests empower users to find the best protection.
Standard compliance
All tests following AMTSO's Standard publish detailed test plans to show how they are designed and run, as well as feedback from those being tested.
Free tools
AMTSO's Security Features Check (SFC) free tools let anyone confirm that their protection is properly installed, correctly configured, and fully operational.
Membership
AMTSO is a community of over 60 member organizations from across the security and testing industries. Our members drive everything we do.
Latest tests
MRG Effitas Q4 2020 360 Android Assessment and Certification
Test Lab: MRG Effitas
Test Status: Test Notification Issued
AMTSO Test ID: AMTSO-LS1-TP030
MRG Effitas Q4 2020 360 Degree Assessment and Certification
Test Lab: MRG Effitas
Test Status: Test Notification Issued
AMTSO Test ID: AMTSO-LS1-TP031
Latest news
AMTSO members discuss latest ideas at Testing Town Hall event
AMTSO held its latest Testing Town Hall event on September 9th 2020, featuring presentations and discussion on a wide range of testing-related topics. AMTSO members from around the world gathered by video call to listen, learn, and contribute.
AMTSO welcomes NSS Labs decision to dismiss its lawsuit
Today AMTSO learned that NSS Labs has applied to have its lawsuit against AMTSO and several AMTSO members dismissed.
AMTSO members
How to support AMTSO
AMTSO stands for integrity, responsibility and fairness in testing:
- Find out if your security provider is an AMTSO member
- Support reviews and tests that meet AMTSO testing standards
- Tell your friends about AMTSO!
