Bitdefender achieves outstanding results in MITRE evaluations and sets new cybersecurity standard

In an announcement made on December 11, 2024, Bitdefender, a leading player in cybersecurity, revealed its outstanding performance in the 2024 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Enterprise Evaluations. The evaluations this year included the introduction of two key metrics: 'Total Alerts Generated' and 'False Positives', aimed at gauging the effectiveness and actionability of various cybersecurity vendor solutions. As ransomware and advanced state-sponsored attacks increase, security teams are seeking to enhance response times and improve overall efficiency. According to Dragos Gavrilut, the vice president of threat research at Bitdefender, the ability of their platform to provide detailed and actionable alerts with low False positives is critical for quickly addressing and neutralizing threats before they escalate. During the evaluations, Bitdefender was tested on its ability to detect techniques employed in ransomware campaigns, specifically focusing on Cl0p and LockBit attacks affecting both Windows and Linux systems, and on macOS, relating to attacks linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The tests simulated common ransomware behaviors, such as leveraging legitimate tools for attacking, encrypting files, and disabling vital services, highlighting how these techniques can be executed. For macOS evaluations, attacks inspired by DPRK were examined, including multi-stage malware designed for privilege escalation and credential targeting. The performance evaluations assessed participating vendors on their ability to detect attacks throughout the entire 'kill chain', from initial stages of the attack to final execution. Bitdefender's ability to generate 100% analytical coverage and zero False positives for its Linux and macOS solutions showcased its effectiveness in contrasting with industry averages. The overall analytical performance stood at an impressive 91%, alongside a significantly lower number of False positives—only six detected, compared to competing vendors. Additionally, Bitdefender's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services were also evaluated, marking the company as a top performer in cybersecurity evaluations for managed services. This achievement underscores the robust capabilities of Bitdefender’s GravityZone Platform in real-world security operations, providing deep contextual insights for detections and establishing seamless connections to MDR services for swift incident response and threat mitigation. In summary, Bitdefender's exceptional results aim not only to validate their cybersecurity offerings but also to emphasize the importance of efficiency and accuracy in tackling evolving cyber threats. This places Bitdefender in a strong competitive position within the cybersecurity landscape as organizations increasingly prioritize comprehensive threat protection and rapid response capabilities.