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 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. Open source…
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: Benchmark environments: 1. Holdout: Two privately built websites are used in the methodology to assess how effectively the…
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…
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. See the explanation of categories. Tool selection criteria: Graylog is a SIEM and log management platform for collecting, analyzing,…
Top 5 DNS Security Solutions: Features & Benchmark
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: With over 20 DNS security tools on the market, picking the right one isn’t straightforward. Most evaluations come down to five factors.…
Top 8 Network Segmentation Tools
Traditional network segmentation approaches usually depend on the manual setup and oversight of firewall policies. To overcome these obstacles, organizations may also embrace more sophisticated segmentation strategies by using microsegmentation tools and the Zero Trust framework. We analyzed network segmentation platforms based on features, deployment flexibility, and verified user reviews. The tools below represent the…
Top 20 Deception Technology Companies
Deception technology deploys fake assets to detect attackers who have bypassed perimeter defenses. Companies can use deception technology to detect and isolate a cyberattack before it reaches the organization’s actual systems. We cover the top 20 deception technology companies. This is possibly an incomplete list in an emerging field, feel free to suggest other vendors…