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Category: Security

Vulnerability Detection

4 Best Free and Open Source Vulnerability Detection Tools

April 24, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software

Vulnerability scanning is an essential activity for enterprise security. We recommend the best free and open source vulnerability detection tools.

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Passive OS Fingerprinting

4 Best Free and Open Source Passive OS Fingerprinting Tools

April 3, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software

Passive OS Fingerprinting Tools rely on sniffing techniques to analyze the information sent in normal network traffic.

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Cybersecurity

Does static application security testing protect against malware?

March 14, 2022 John O'Donnell Security

This post explores how static application security testing can have an essential role in protecting against malware attacks.

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Security

6 Best Open Source Firewall Distros (Updated 2022)

March 12, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software, System Software

Security is paramount. Security involves defense in depth. Approaching security one step at a time, with consistency and rigour, you can mitigate threats.

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Wifi

8 Best Free and Open Source Wireless Security Tools

March 12, 2022 Steve Emms Internet, Security, Software

Wireless security is the prevention of unauthorized access or damage to computers or data using wireless networks, which include Wi-Fi networks.

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Intrusion Detection

10 Best Free and Open Source Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems

March 8, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software

An intrusion detection system is a device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations.

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Network Analyzers

14 Best Free and Open Source Network Analyzers

February 27, 2022 Steve Emms Internet, Security, Software

A network analyzer (also known as a packet analyzer, packet sniffer, or protocol analyzer) is software that intercepts and logs traffic that passes over a computer network or part of a network.

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Anti-Malware Tools

10 Best Free and Open Source Anti-Malware Tools

February 24, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software

Security is paramount. Security involves defence in depth. Approaching security one step at a time, with consistency and rigour, you can mitigate threats, and keep intruders at bay.

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IBM

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to IBM QRadar SIEM

February 13, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software, Uncategorized

QRadar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) helps security teams detect, prioritize and respond to threats across the enterprise. What are the best free and open source alternatives?

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Cybersecurity

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Cisco Secure IDS

February 6, 2022 Steve Emms Security, Software

Cisco Secure IDS is a network-based intrusion detection system that uses a signature database to trigger intrusion alarms. What are the best free and open source alternatives?

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