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.
Compare 10+ Open Source Security Audit Tools
Previously, I explained 30+ security audit tools by their specialties. To compare the vulnerability scanning, web application scanning, and security automation & simulation capabilities of the best free open-source auditing tools, I spent several hours reviewing the documentation and watching demos of these tools.
Top 8 PAM Solutions with Free Alternatives in 2026
We spent three days testing and reviewing popular Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. We used the free trials and admin consoles of BeyondTrust, Keeper PAM, and ManageEngine PAM360. For solutions that required registration, we relied on official product documentation and user experiences to assess their capabilities.
Top 6 Open-Source Log Analysis Tools: Wazuh, Graylog & More in 2026
As a CISO in a highly regulated industry with ~2 decades of cybersecurity expertise, I have worked with multiple SIEM-like log analysis platforms. From those, I picked the top 6 open-source log analysis tools.
DAST: 7 Use Cases, Examples, Pros & Cons in 2026
DAST’s ability to mimic real-world cyberattacks and expose vulnerabilities in real time makes it a valuable asset in the cybersecurity toolkit. As seen in the graph, the popularity of DAST has increased significantly in the last five years.
Top 10 Open source / Free DAST Tools Compared
We relied on our research on vulnerability scanning tools and DAST to select leading open-source DAST tools and free versions of proprietary DAST software. See our rationale by following the links on product names: As the cost and frequency of cyberattacks increase, businesses are increasingly adopting DAST tools to enhance their security posture.
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 7 Penetration Testing Use Cases with Examples
According to IBM’s “Cost of a Data Breach Report,” the average financial impact of a data breach has surged to an alarming $4.45 million per incident. With the growing reliance on digital platforms and accelerated digital transformation, penetration testing has become an indispensable tool for businesses seeking to fortify their cybersecurity defenses.
Top 5 DNS Security Solutions: Features & Benchmark ['26]
We compared the top DNS security solutions, their features, pricing, and unique aspects to help you find the right protection for your network. Click the product names to see why we recommend them: Benchmark Results With over 20 DNS security tools on the market, picking the right one isn’t straightforward.
Top 10 Application Security Tools: Features & Pricing [2026]
Application breaches represent 25% of all security incidents.. Based on our extensive research and technical reviewers’ experience, we selected the top 10 application security tools. Within each vendor’s section, we outlined our rationale for our selection.
Top 10 DAST Tools: Benchmarking Results & Comparison
As a CISO, I have worked extensively with DAST tools. In evaluating the top solutions, I reviewed capabilities such as accuracy, detection performance by severity, and more. See below for a detailed breakdown of my key takeaways: DAST benchmark results True and false positive rates Benchmark environments: 1.