Security Tools
Security tools protect networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. We benchmarked solutions like DAST, PAM, WAF, and vulnerability scanners to help teams choose the effectively.
Top 10 Free PAM Solutions
There are no fully-pledged, plug-and-play PAM solutions that are completely free for use in production environments. However, a few vendors offer free solutions with PAM capabilities for low-scale deployments. Some (e.g., Devolutions Password Hub) also have paid business plans with approval workflows/reporting.
Experience-Based Comparison of WAF Solutions
Since nearly half of all cybersecurity breaches involve web applications, web application firewall (WAF) solutions play a critical role in protecting digital systems.
Top 5 DNS Security Solutions: Features & Benchmark
We’ve compared the top DNS security solutions, their key features, and pricing to help you find the best protection for your organization’s network.
Compare 10+ Open Source Security Audit Tools
Previously, I explained 30+ security audit tools based on their specializations. To compare vulnerability scanning, web application scanning, and security automation & simulation capabilities of the best free open-source auditing tools, I spent several hours going through the documentation and watching demos of these tools.
Top 6 Open Source Sensitive Data Discovery Tools
Based on features and user experiences shared in review platforms, here are the top 6 open-source sensitive data discovery tools: Administrative features Feature descriptions: These functionality (especially data lineage and search capabilities) allow businesses to: Data security features Feature descriptions: Categories and GitHub stars Tool selection & sorting: DataHub DataHub is an open-source unified sensitive
Top 10 Open-Source Log Analysis Tools
Based on user experiences shared across various review platforms, here is a list of the top 10 open-source log analysis tools to help you streamline log ingestion, visualize ad-hoc logs, and improve observability: These open-source log trackers and analysis tools are compatible with several log sources/operating systems. *See the description of the categories.
Top 10 Sensitive Data Discovery & Classification Tools
Based on user experiences shared in review platforms, see the top 10 sensitive data discovery software that helps security teams locate sensitive data stored across databases, applications, and user endpoints: Features of sensitive data discovery software All software support: Read more: Data governance tools, data-centric security software.
Top 15+ Open Source Incident Response Tools
Based on their categories and GitHub stars here are the leading examples of open-source incident response tools that can help you automate the process of detecting and resolving security breaches:[aim_list] [/aim_list] See the explanation of incident response tools and pure incident response tools. Incident response tools See the explanation of categories.
Top 10 Log Analysis Software for Data Security
Log analysis software gathers, parses, and analyzes log data from several sources, including servers, network devices, and apps. System administrators use log analysis software for monitoring & debugging systems and analyzing system performance. Here are the top 10 log analysis software based on my & other users’ experiences and vendor features.
Top 10 DAST Best Practices
With 42% of companies suffering from external attacks attributed to vulnerabilities in software security, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a valuable technique for businesses to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. By emulating real-world cyberattacks and identifying vulnerabilities in real-time, DAST tools provide a layer of defense against such vulnerabilities.