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    An Improved Mechanism For Antivirus Testing

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    The document proposes a new mechanism for testing antivirus software using virtual testbeds for safe and transparent testing. The current process of isolated physical networks is not affordable or transparent. The proposed system would modify virtual boxes and use Python programs to automate test cases across different platforms. This would allow for a variety of test cases including file detection, performance, protection, and removing threats to provide simpler, more transparent antivirus testing. The work is still in development with plans to create an online platform for users to test security products.

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    The document proposes a new mechanism for testing antivirus software using virtual testbeds for safe and transparent testing. The current process of isolated physical networks is not affordable or transparent. The proposed system would modify virtual boxes and use Python programs to automate test cases across different platforms. This would allow for a variety of test cases including file detection, performance, protection, and removing threats to provide simpler, more transparent antivirus testing. The work is still in development with plans to create an online platform for users to test security products.

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    The document proposes a new mechanism for testing antivirus software using virtual testbeds for safe and transparent testing. The current process of isolated physical networks is not affordable or transparent. The proposed system would modify virtual boxes and use Python programs to automate test cases across different platforms. This would allow for a variety of test cases including file detection, performance, protection, and removing threats to provide simpler, more transparent antivirus testing. The work is still in development with plans to create an online platform for users to test security products.

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    An Improved Mechanism For Antivirus Testing

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    Manu Sankar
    The document proposes a new mechanism for testing antivirus software using virtual testbeds for safe and transparent testing. The current process of isolated physical networks is not affordable or transparent. The proposed system would modify virtual boxes and use Python programs to automate test cases across different platforms. This would allow for a variety of test cases including file detection, performance, protection, and removing threats to provide simpler, more transparent antivirus testing. The work is still in development with plans to create an online platform for users to test security products.

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    An Improved Mechanism

    for Antivirus Testing


    By
    Manusankar C
    Assistant Professor
    Dept. of Computer Science
    SSV College Valayanchirangara

    Abstract
    As the cyber technologies are emerging, the threats
    are also growing in a proportionate manner. In this

    paper I would like to propose a new mechanism for


    testing various security products by considering

    various antivirus software as specimens. The current

    way of testing Antivirus products are not sufficient and


    safe, so we will go with a virtual testbed for safe testing
    and an integrated test strategy for improved testing.

    Introduction
    Growth of Security Software Industry.
    Traditional way of testing.
    Simulated testbeds for industrial control
    systems.
    Antivirus programs are designed to detect and
    delete malicious files.

    Existing Scenario
    Isolated physical test networks.
    Big players in the field.
    AV-Comparitives, ICSA Labs, NSS Labs, Dennis
    Technology Labs
    Not
    Affordable
    Transparent

    My Goal
    Simpler testing
    Transparency
    Freedom

    Issue Areas

    Known signature issue in Antivirus Softwares.


    Content Scanning only.

    Basic Test Cases


    How effective they are in detecting any new
    infection, whose digital signature is unknown?
    How quickly files can be scanned for viruses?
    How deep-file virus scanning impacts overall
    system performance?

    Proposed Tests
    File Detection tests
    Performance test
    Real world Protection Test
    Behaviour Tests
    False Alarm Test
    Threat removal tests
    Some other tests specifically based on the type of security products.

    Proposed System
    VBOX was modified.
    Python programmes were used for solving test
    cases.
    linux and Mac Platforms were used in the initial
    stages for deploying test beds
    Windows 7 was used inside the testbeds.

    Products Tested
    Open AV
    Avast Free Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security
    AVIRA Antivirus Pro
    Bit Defender Internet Security
    eScan Internet Security
    ESET Smart Security
    Kaspersky AV
    Mc. Afee Internet Security
    Symantec Antivirus
    Panda Free Antivirus
    Quick Heal Antivirus

    Conclusion
    The work is in its alpha stage.
    Currently in the process of saturating the
    results and comparing it with the available test
    results from the leading labs in this field.

    Future
    My future plan is to develop a web platform
    where the users can enter their system
    specifications and then test various security
    products they are planning to purchase and
    to get the performance results.

    Thank You

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