Identity & Access
Identity and access tools protect systems by ensuring only authorized users and devices gain entry. We cover ZTNA, USB blocking, and device control solutions for secure remote access and data loss prevention.
Top 9 User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Tools
As a CISO in a highly regulated industry with ~2 decades of cybersecurity expertise, I compared the top 9 user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) tools that can help SOCs detect abnormal and potentially dangerous user and device behavior: Feature comparison See feature descriptions. VendorThreat intelligencePeer group analysis ManageEngine Log360✅✅ IBM Security QRadar SIEM✅❌ Exabeam✅✅…
Top Open Source UEBA Tools & Commercial Alternatives
At their core, UEBA solutions identify patterns in data, whether from real-time streams or historical datasets. Commercial UEBA tools such as ManageEngine Log360 keep their proprietary ML models closed. Having access to these models allows analysts to extract relevant patterns from data and refine anomaly-detection processes. Open-source UEBA tools give users full access to these…
Top 20 Active Directory Management Tools
Although many systems have moved to the cloud, Active Directory (AD) remains the central identity platform for managing users, devices, and access across most organizations. We list the top 20 tools that support key areas of Active Directory management with their distinct capabilities: Tool nameAD focusPrimary AD function Acronis BackupAgent ServerBackup & recoveryAD operational support…
Top 6 Endpoint Management Software with Prices
The most common case of cybercrime is unauthorized access to unmanaged devices.23 As hybrid work models and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies become standard practice, endpoint management software, such as NinjaOne Endpoint Management and Acronis Cyber Protect, has evolved from a convenience into a necessity. We analyzed the leading endpoint management platforms based on their differentiating features,…
Top 11 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Solutions
Multi-factor authentication ensures that only authorized users can access accounts, sensitive information, or apps. Based on product focus areas, features, and user experiences shared in review platforms, here are the leading MFA solutions: Best for enterprises Best for individuals and SMEs Market presence SolutionAverage ratingFree OneIdentity4.5 based on 112 reviews✅ ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus4.4 based on…
Top 5 ZTNA Open Source Components
ZTNA is replacing VPNs in many organizations as part of a broader move toward zero-trust security.25 ZTNA open-source tools offer a cost-effective way to authorize access at each layer, securing remote access to resources. Explore the top 5 ZTNA open source solutions: For businesses Without a network security budget, these tools provide an accessible ZTNA…
Compare 10 Open Source MFA Tools
We compared 10 free and open-source MFA tools across their authentication protocols, MFA methods, deployment options, and most recent releases. When starting your free and open source multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation, consider: Enterprise-grade MFA solutions: Keycloak, Authelia, Authentik, Zitadel, and Kanidm provide full identity and access management (IAM) with support for multiple authentication protocols. Lightweight…
Top 10+ ZTNA Solutions: Ratings, Size & Pricing
With around 22 million U.S. adults (~14% of the total employed population) working from home full-time,55 secure remote access is critical. Zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solutions address this need by ensuring that only authenticated, authorized users have access to sensitive resources. The ZTNA market is now valued at ~$30B in 2026 and is projected to…
IGA Solutions Compared: 12 Vendors with Features
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) enables security administrators to manage user identities and access across the enterprise. We researched 12 IGA platforms, verifying vendor claims against official product documentation, testing access certification workflows, and cross-referencing customer deployments from One Identity, Omada, Oracle, IBM, Lumos, and more. See our analysis on value and performance comparison. Comparison…
Top 10+ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Use Cases
Our research on multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions shows that the leading software is effective in adaptive authentication, biometric authentication (Fingerprint/Face ID), and push notifications. To highlight how companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and Mastercard use these methods, we provided 10+ real-life MFA use cases: 1. Accessing corporate resources via VPN Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for VPN…