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 PAM Solutions with Free Alternatives
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 verified user experiences to assess their capabilities. When selecting the best PAM solutions, we considered…
Top 10 Free PAM Solutions
There are no plug-and-play free PAM solutions for production environments. A few vendors offer free tools with PAM capabilities for low-scale deployments. Some, such as Devolutions Hub, also have paid business plans with approval workflows and reporting. See free tools based on their level of PAM support: Vault-based tools: For secure credential storage Delinea Secret…
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. Holdout: Two privately built websites are used…
Top 15+ Open Source Incident Response Tools
Based on their categories and GitHub stars, here are the leading open-source incident response tools to help you automate detecting and resolving security breaches. See the explanation of incident response tools and pure incident response tools. Incident response tools ToolCategory# of stars on GitHub# of GitHub contributors GraylogSIEM7.4k100+ WazuhSIEM, XDR11k250+ Azure Sentinel SIEM, SOAR4.6k700+ Snort3Intrusion…
Top 6 Open-Source Log Analysis Tools: Wazuh, Graylog & More
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. In evaluating these tools, I focused on key factors such as log collection flexibility, real-time event detection, scalability, and support for…
AI IPS: 6 Real-life Use Cases & Leading Tools
AI intrusion prevention systems (IPS) use machine learning algorithms and behavioral analytics to detect and prevent several cyber threats. AI can strengthen traditional IPS capabilities by enabling faster, more adaptable, and more cost-effective detection, especially for organizations with limited resources.34 See AI IPS use cases with real-life examples and top 4 AI IPs tools: AI…
Explore Top 10 Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Even with regulations like GDPR and CCPA, consumer data is often exposed to hackers, companies, and governments. As businesses share data with third parties to improve network visibility, the risk of leaks grows. Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) help companies use this data while keeping personal or sensitive information private, boosting both compliance and corporate reputation.…
Compare Top 20 LLM Security Tools & Free Frameworks in 2026
Chevrolet of Watsonville, a car dealership, introduced a ChatGPT-based chatbot on their website. However, the chatbot falsely advertised a car for $1, potentially leading to legal consequences and resulting in a substantial bill for Chevrolet. Incidents like these highlight the importance of implementing security measures to LLM applications. 48 Explore top LLM security tools that…
Top 6 Open Source Sensitive Data Discovery Tools
The following tools are selected based on GitHub activity and sorted by GitHub star count in descending order. They cover the main use cases for sensitive data discovery: metadata cataloging with lineage, agentless scanning, and API-based detection of PII, PCI data, and credentials at rest. One thing worth being upfront about before the list: these…
DAST Software Pricing Comparison: Burp Suite, Nessus & More
With over 20 DAST tools on the market, selecting the most suitable one can be challenging given their varying features and pricing options. We’ve compiled publicly available information on vendors’ pricing strategies, making it easy to get an overview and estimate the likely costs you may face. Top DAST software prices VendorsFree TrialPrice InsightVM Rapid7…