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.

Tests

AMTSO tracks tests published by independent testing labs, including AMTSO member testers and others, enabling users to find the test data most relevant to their needs.

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.

How to support AMTSO

AMTSO stands for integrity, responsibility and fairness in testing: