PC Matic

PC Matic: cybersecurity with application allowlisting

PC Matic is an American company dedicated to computer security that sells products protecting against threats such as ransomware, viruses, identity theft and online fraud. Its approach is based on application allowlisting technology and the SuperShield component, which applies a default-deny approach to block the execution of unknown applications without slowing down devices.

The company presents itself as a provider of products made in the United States with US-based technical support. Its platform integrates antivirus, VPN, identity protection, privacy and a tool to remove personal data from more than 110 data brokers and people search sites.

Products for the home

For home users, PC Matic offers a complete protection package that includes antivirus, wifi security via VPN, PC performance optimization and scam defense. The company also sells a standalone VPN, a personal data removal service (PC Matic Delist), identity protection with coverage up to $1 million and a privacy product.

Solutions for businesses and organizations

In the corporate sphere, PC Matic Pro provides proactive security and remote management against advanced threats. The business offering includes protection for small and medium-sized businesses, application allowlisting, server security, device control, script enforcement and remote tools. The company also serves government, enterprise and education customers through partner programs, managed service providers, channel and affiliate partners.

Technology and reach

The company states that its patented digital signature technology and its global list of applications known to be safe enable the default-deny approach. According to the data it publishes, it has scanned and verified more than 22 billion applications and devices, prevented more than 15 million ransomware, zero-day and malware attacks, has more than 3 million satisfied customers and protects more than 100,000 business endpoints.

Recognition and international presence

PC Matic presents itself as an award-winning company in the cybersecurity sector and offers the option to select region for the United States, Brazil and Australia. The company maintains a privacy policy, cookies policy, terms and conditions, as well as a refund policy and a notice of no sale of personal information.