Matthew Adkins

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Matthew Adkins is one of Security.org’s expert hands-on testers, known within the team for his meticulous testing approach. He specializes in testing home and digital security products. With over 12 years of security experience, he provides a deep technical understanding. Combined with his focus on practicality and user experience, he helps our readers cut through complex technical jargon and choose solutions that fit their needs.

For every product Matthew evaluates, he spends at least three days testing how it performs in everyday, real-world environments. During that time, he thoroughly documents the installation, ease of use, and reliability of the products. Using this repeatable framework – and Security.org’s proprietary SecurityScore rating system – Matthew is able to compare and rank competitors in a fair and consistent way.

Over his career at Security.org, Matthew has tested well over 150 security products. He then helps our subject-matter experts turn the results of those tests into data-backed reviews, comparisons, and buying guides. Matthew has helped evaluate products for over 300 reviews and comparison pages, spanning security systems, security cameras, VPNs, antivirus software, and identity theft protection services.

Matthew Adkins By The Numbers

  • 60+ home security system and security cameras tested
  • 90+ VPNs, antiviruses, and password managers tested
  • 300+ review and comparison guides consulted on
  • 12+ years of security experience
  • 3+ days spent testing each product reviewed

Here are some reviews Matthew contributed to:

Covering topics on VPN, antivirus, and identity theft, Matthew has a well-rounded knowledge of the digital security landscape.

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