How We Test Cybersecurity Products
Our team of dedicated researchers and reviewers is passionate about cybersecurity. We are committed to providing accurate, reliable information to help readers make informed decisions about protecting themselves and staying safe online.
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At Safe Technology Reviews, we ensure every review is clear, accessible, and based on real user experiences. Our team rigorously tests anti-viruses, VPNs, password managers, and parental controls in everyday situations to provide genuinely useful insights for our readers.
Our testing process is thorough—we analyze VPN speeds across global locations, run thousands of malware samples through anti-viruses, and evaluate customer support by going undercover as regular users. Every review on Safe Tech Reviews is backed by real-life testing and a rigorous methodology.
We don’t accept payments for positive or negative reviews. While we may earn commissions through affiliate links, this doesn’t impact your costs or our rankings. For transparency, we also review and rank providers we have ownership ties with, such as TotalAV, Surfshark, PC Protect… but we only recommend products we trust and use ourselves.
Our Testing Criteria
At safetechreviews.com, our testing methodology is tailored to each product category, but the main criteria we evaluate are:
Security
We only recommend products that meet industry benchmarks, deliver on provider claims, and prove reliable against threats in extensive stress tests.
Speed and Efficiency
The best products operate seamlessly without impacting system performance. We test each product’s across all compatible operating systems.
Extra Features
Top-tier products offer valuable extras that enhance their core functionality, a great antivirus may include a VPN, password manager, or parental controls.
Ease of Use
We believe cybersecurity should be accessible to everyone. Products must have a user-friendly design and intuitive interfaces that are easy to navigate.
Value
We assess the quality-to-price ratio, ensuring products offer excellent features, multi-device support, and competitive pricing compared to similar solutions.
Customer Support
Good support is essential. We evaluate how easy it is to reach knowledgeable support teams, test refund processes, and ensure guarantees are honored.
Using a rigorous testing methodology, our reviewers will spend weeks, even months, with a product to fully understand its strengths and weaknesses. The result is an expert review, informed by extensive data, and based on real user experience.