2022 Independent Test Results and TOP3 Metrics Overview

This report details the 2022 TOP3 metric evaluation for various security vendors based on their performance in independent tests. The TOP3 metric reflects the success of vendors in comparative tests, calculated by the number of times a vendor's products achieved first, second, or third place. The report outlines the criteria for the TOP3 score, including the Participation counter, which tracks the number of tests a vendor's products entered. It also specifies how the TOP3 counter is incremented based on awards and rankings. The document lists specific tests conducted in 2022, including Advanced Threat Protection, Ransomware, and Phishing tests, along with the participating vendors. Additionally, it describes the methodology for calculating the TOP3 scores and the significance of various awards given by testing organizations. The report concludes with a summary of the tests performed and the vendors' standings in the evaluations.