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.
- Endpoint ManagementOpen World EvaluationOct 8
Top 10 Endpoint Security Software
Endpoint security management software secures laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices. Organizations use these tools to prevent malware infections, block unauthorized access, and protect sensitive data across their networks. We compared 10 endpoint security platforms on OS support, patch management, network access control, enforced encryption, AI threat hunting, and automated rollback, using vendor documentation. See…
- UEBAInsightSep 14
Top Open Source UEBA Tools & Commercial Alternatives
At their core, UEBA solutions identify patterns in data, whether from real-time streams or historical datasets. After reviewing the documentation for each open-source UEBA framework and tool, I selected the leading open-source behavior analytics technologies that provide standard SIEM-like capabilities, alerting, support for the MITRE ATT&CK threat intelligence framework, and API-based ingestion from data sources.…
- MFAOpen World EvaluationSep 1
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: All tools (except LDAP) support hardware tokens (e.g., YubiKey) and the FIDO2 / WebAuthN passwordless authentication protocol. FIDO2 does not use shared secrets,…
- Identity & AccessOpen World EvaluationAug 26
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. Explore the top 5 ZTNA open source solutions: For businesses See also the key considerations for selecting a ZTNA solution, and…