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 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.
Top 5 ZTNA Open Source Components
ZTNA is replacing VPNs in many organizations as part of a broader move toward zero-trust security. ZTNA open-source tools offer a cost-effective way to authorize access at each layer, securing remote access to resources.
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: Features of open source MFA solutions All tools (except LDAP) support hardware tokens (e.g., YubiKey) and the FIDO2 / WebAuthN passwordless authentication protocol.
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, 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.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Pricing and Plans
Listed MFA pricing and plans vary based on several factors which increase costs: *$1,500 annual contract minimum. How to select the right MFA plan? An MFA solution that is sufficient for individual usage may not be suitable for a large enterprise with several customers, partners, and business consumers.
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.
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.
Top Open Source UEBA Tools & Commercial Alternatives
At their core, UEBA solutions identify patterns in data, whether from real-time streams or historical datasets.
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.
Top 6 Endpoint Management Software with Prices
The most common case of cybercrime is unauthorized access to unmanaged devices. 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.