We evaluate, compare, and rank cybersecurity tools for small teams and growing businesses against clear, published criteria — so you choose with confidence, not guesswork.
Intego review (2026): an honest look at Intego ONE, the Mac antivirus that replaced X9 — lab-tested protection, real pricing, the dropped features, and who it…
Proton Mail review: open-source, independently audited, zero-access encrypted Swiss email with a genuinely usable free tier. Our 4.5/5 verdict for SMBs.
Proton Pass review: an open-source, independently audited, zero-knowledge password manager with a standout free tier. Our 4.5/5 verdict for SMBs.
Proton VPN review: an independently audited no-logs policy (5 years running), open-source apps, Swiss jurisdiction, and a genuinely free tier. Our 4.5/5 verdict.
The standout products from our latest round of testing.
Intego review (2026): an honest look at Intego ONE, the Mac antivirus that replaced X9 — lab-tested protection, real pricing, the dropped features, and…
Intego ONE from ~$50–75/yr (Essential) · Advanced ~$97–130/yr · Complete with VPN ~$130–150/yr. First-year promo; renews higher. 14-day trial + 30-day money-back.
Proton Mail review: open-source, independently audited, zero-access encrypted Swiss email with a genuinely usable free tier. Our 4.5/5 verdict for SMBs.
Free tier available · Mail Plus from ~$3.99/mo (annual) · Proton Unlimited ~$7.99–9.99/mo · Business from ~$7.99/user/mo. Intro rates renew higher; 30-day money-back.
Proton Pass review: an open-source, independently audited, zero-knowledge password manager with a standout free tier. Our 4.5/5 verdict for SMBs.
Free tier available · Pass Plus from ~$1.99/mo (annual) · Family ~$4.99/mo · Business from ~$1.99/user/mo. Intro rates renew higher; 30-day money-back.
Our evaluations are led by a Certified Ethical Hacker and a cybersecurity consultant — named practitioners, not anonymous staff.
We rank on fit, not commission — and recommend the best tool even when it pays us nothing. Pros and cons, in plain English.
Every rating maps to a published rubric, and we tell you exactly what each score is based on.
We revisit our picks and their pricing as products and threats change.
PCI DSS MFA requirements for 2026: requirements 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, and 8.5.1, the phishing-resistant nuance, the mistakes that fail audits, and a…
PCI SAQ A explained for 2026: eligibility criteria, the redirect vs iframe vs SAQ A-EP distinction, the 2025 script-security change, and how…
Which PCI SAQ applies to your small business? A 2026 guide to every SAQ type, a decision framework, and the 2025 SAQ…
SMBs are increasingly targeted. The average breach costs $200K+. Modern, affordable tools can protect your business effectively.
Identify your needs, then read our comparisons. Most tools offer free trials — test with your own environment before committing.
Absolutely. Modern tools are designed for small teams, with automation and simple dashboards that don't need a dedicated specialist.
At least quarterly, or whenever your business changes. We re-test our picks regularly so our recommendations stay current.
