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1 10 Free Essential Tools for Cybersecurity – Dark Cubed

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  • Author: darkcubed.com
  • Published: 03/19/2022
  • Review: 4.94 (812 vote)
  • Summary: · Snort is a free open-source network intrusion detection system and intrusion prevention system created in 1998 by Martin Roesch. Snort is now 
  • Source: https://darkcubed.com/blog/2020/5/22/10-free-security-tools

2 List of Open Source Security Tools – Bozho’s tech blog

  • Author: techblog.bozho.net
  • Published: 09/09/2021
  • Review: 4.6 (412 vote)
  • Summary: · List of Open Source Security Tools ; Suricata – intrusion detection system; Snort ; MISP – threat intelligence platform; SpiderFoot ; StackStorm – 
  • Source: https://techblog.bozho.net/list-of-open-source-security-tools/

3 The 30 Best Free and Open-Source Cybersecurity Tools

  • Author: solutionsreview.com
  • Published: 02/14/2022
  • Review: 4.45 (314 vote)
  • Summary: · The 30 Best Free and Open-Source Cybersecurity Tools ; Antivirus. Avast Free Antivirus · Panda Free Antivirus ; SIEM. Apache Metron · AlienVault 
  • Source: https://solutionsreview.com/identity-management/the-30-best-free-and-open-source-cybersecurity-tools/

4 57 open source app sec tools: A guide to free security software

  • Author: techbeacon.com
  • Published: 01/06/2022
  • Review: 4.32 (463 vote)
  • Summary: The value of open source app sec tools · Andiparos · BackTrack · BeEF · Caja · ClamAV · DOM Snitch · Ettercap · GoLismero
  • Source: https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/57-open-source-app-sec-tools-guide-free-application-security-software

5 What is Open Source Security? | Micro Focus

  • Author: microfocus.com
  • Published: 09/08/2021
  • Review: 4.04 (547 vote)
  • Summary: Open source refers to any software with accessible source code that anyone can modify and share freely. Source code is the part of software that users don’t see 
  • Source: https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/what-is/open-source-security

6 Cyber Security Tools – SANS Institute

  • Author: sans.org
  • Published: 01/27/2022
  • Review: 3.96 (317 vote)
  • Summary: SANS Instructors have built open source tools that support your work and help you implement better security. Search the lists to find the free tools 
  • Source: https://www.sans.org/tools/

7 THE BEST OPEN SOURCE CYBER SECURITY TOOLS

  • Author: blueteamblog.com
  • Published: 11/08/2021
  • Review: 3.77 (447 vote)
  • Summary: · THE BEST OPEN SOURCE CYBER SECURITY TOOLS ; SNORT – NETWORK INTRUSION AND DETECTION SYSTEM. Snort ; CLAMAV – ANTIVIRUS. Clam AntiVirus ; OSSIM – 
  • Source: https://blueteamblog.com/the-best-open-source-cyber-security-tools

8 Top 10 Open Source Cybersecurity Tools for Businesses in 2022

  • Author: spiceworks.com
  • Published: 02/12/2022
  • Review: 3.55 (372 vote)
  • Summary: · Free and open-source cybersecurity tools allow organizations to strengthen their security capabilities with little to no capital expenditure
  • Source: https://www.spiceworks.com/it-security/vulnerability-management/articles/top-open-source-cybersecurity-tools/

9 Seven Essential Open Source Tools In Cybersecurity – Forbes

  • Author: forbes.com
  • Published: 10/14/2021
  • Review: 3.26 (579 vote)
  • Summary: · Seven Essential Open Source Tools In Cybersecurity · Nmap: A week doesn’t go by where Nmap isn’t in my history. · Wireshark: · Falco: · OSSEC: 
  • Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/11/30/seven-essential-open-source-tools-in-cybersecurity/

10 34 Network Security Tools You NEED According To Experts

  • Author: phoenixnap.com
  • Published: 01/28/2022
  • Review: 3.13 (295 vote)
  • Summary: · OSSEC open-source intrusion detection service provides real-time analytics of system security events. It can be configured to be constantly 
  • Source: https://phoenixnap.com/blog/best-network-security-tools

11 Top 20 Cyber Security Tools to Look out for in 2022 – Intellipaat

  • Author: intellipaat.com
  • Published: 11/26/2021
  • Review: 2.83 (135 vote)
  • Summary: Nikto is an open-source software tool used in Cyber Security to determine vulnerabilities in the web and take necessary actions. Professionals use this tool to 
  • Source: https://intellipaat.com/blog/cyber-security-tools/

12 Impact Of Using Open Source Software On Cybersecurity – CyberSaint

  • Author: cybersaint.io
  • Published: 06/27/2022
  • Review: 2.7 (121 vote)
  • Summary: Open-source software (OSS) security refers to the processes and tools leveraged to manage and secure compliance from production to development
  • Source: https://www.cybersaint.io/blog/impact-of-using-open-source-software-on-cybersecurity

13 Cyberguideme/Tools: Cyber Security Tools – GitHub

  • Author: github.com
  • Published: 04/27/2022
  • Review: 2.59 (106 vote)
  • Summary: zmap – Open source network scanner that enables researchers to easily perform Internet-wide network studies. nmap – Free security scanner for network 
  • Source: https://github.com/cyberguideme/Tools

14 Best Open Source Security Tools | eSecurity Planet

  • Author: esecurityplanet.com
  • Published: 07/22/2022
  • Review: 2.56 (120 vote)
  • Summary: · The Best Open Source Security Tools · WhiteSource · Metasploit · Revenera · Synopsys · Portswigger Burp · OSSEC · Acunetix · Sonatype
  • Source: https://www.esecurityplanet.com/products/open-source-security-tools/

15 Top 10 Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools You Should Know in 2022

  • Author: analyticsinsight.net
  • Published: 09/05/2021
  • Review: 2.52 (176 vote)
  • Summary: · These open-source cybersecurity tools provide efficient and cost-effective security solutions to organizations. · Kali Linux · Nessus · Metasploit
  • Source: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/top-10-cybersecurity-open-source-tools-you-should-know-in-2022/

16 10 Best Open Source Cloud Security Tools 2021

  • Author: cybersecuritynews.com
  • Published: 08/31/2021
  • Review: 2.42 (189 vote)
  • Summary: · Top 11 Open Source Cloud Security Tools · Wazuh · Osquery · GoAudit · Grapl · OSSEC · Suricata · Zeek/Bro · Panther 
  • Source: https://cybersecuritynews.com/cloud-security-tools/

17 SecTools.Org Top Network Security Tools

  • Author: sectools.org
  • Published: 10/19/2021
  • Review: 2.21 (98 vote)
  • Summary: Wireshark (known as Ethereal until a trademark dispute in Summer 2006) is a fantastic open source multi-platform network protocol analyzer. It allows you to 
  • Source: https://sectools.org/

18 AN OVERVIEW LIST OF FREE CYBERSECURITY TOOLS

  • Author: datascience.foundation
  • Published: 07/02/2022
  • Review: 2.11 (67 vote)
  • Summary: Kali Linux. Kali Linux is THE go to operating system for professionals doing any kind of work around cyber security. · Qubes. Qubes is Free and Open Source 
  • Source: https://datascience.foundation/sciencewhitepaper/an-overview-list-of-free-cybersecurity-tools

19 Top 11 Most Powerful CyberSecurity Software Tools In 2022

  • Author: softwaretestinghelp.com
  • Published: 01/15/2022
  • Review: 2.19 (156 vote)
  • Summary: · Verdict: With Perimeter 81, you get a cloud-based cybersecurity tool that boasts multiple security features that radically simplify the task of 
  • Source: https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/cybersecurity-software-tools/

20 Free for Open Source Application Security Tools – OWASP Foundation

  • Author: owasp.org
  • Published: 11/17/2021
  • Review: 2.08 (72 vote)
  • Summary: OWASP ZAP – A full featured free and open source DAST tool that includes both automated scanning for vulnerabilities and tools to assist expert manual web app 
  • Source: https://owasp.org/www-community/Free_for_Open_Source_Application_Security_Tools

21 Top 5 Essential Cybersecurity Tools for 2022 – TechTarget

  • Author: techtarget.com
  • Published: 07/26/2022
  • Review: 1.84 (158 vote)
  • Summary: Highlighted open source tools · 1. Kali Linux · 2. Wireshark · 3. Open Vulnerability Assessment Scanner (OpenVAS) · 4. Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) · 5. sqlmap
  • Source: https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/Top-5-essential-open-source-cybersecurity-tools

22 A Comprehensive Review on Encryption based Open Source Cyber

  • Author: ieeexplore.ieee.org
  • Published: 05/22/2022
  • Review: 1.74 (59 vote)
  • Summary: Open source security tools are widely available for maintaining network security, endpoint security, system security etc. However, there exists a gap in 
  • Source: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9609369

23 A Guide To Open Source Security

  • Author: contrastsecurity.com
  • Published: 10/18/2021
  • Review: 1.63 (60 vote)
  • Summary: The term “open source” refers to software in the public domain that people can freely use, modify, and share. The adoption of third-party open source 
  • Source: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/glossary/open-source-security-guide

24 9 Free Cybersecurity Tools for SMBs – Blumira

  • Author: blumira.com
  • Published: 06/18/2022
  • Review: 1.53 (181 vote)
  • Summary: · Top 9 Free Cybersecurity Tools · 1. Blumira · 2. Coalition Control · 3. Curricula · 4. Duo Security · 5. GitGuardian · 6. JupiterOne · 7. Lightspin · 8
  • Source: https://www.blumira.com/free-cybersecurity-tools-for-smbs/

25 Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools – CISA

  • Author: cisa.gov
  • Published: 10/11/2021
  • Review: 1.51 (182 vote)
  • Summary: This living repository includes cybersecurity services provided by CISA, widely used open source tools, and free tools and services offered by private and 
  • Source: https://www.cisa.gov/free-cybersecurity-services-and-tools

26 Fantastic Open Source Cybersecurity Tools and Where to Find Them

  • Author: datacenterknowledge.com
  • Published: 03/08/2022
  • Review: 1.36 (148 vote)
  • Summary: · Vulcan Cyber publishes its own list of open source tools for cyber risk assessment and mitigation. Security testing firm Bishop Fox also has 
  • Source: https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/security/fantastic-open-source-cybersecurity-tools-and-where-find-them

27 Tech giants pledge multimillion down payment to secure open source

  • Author: cybersecuritydive.com
  • Published: 02/26/2022
  • Review: 1.32 (200 vote)
  • Summary: · The Linux Foundation and Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) … the U.S. from malicious cyberattacks that exploit insecure software 
  • Source: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/open-source-security-Washington/623731/

28 Top 10 Open Source Security Testing Tools for Web Applications

  • Author: hackr.io
  • Published: 04/26/2022
  • Review: 1.11 (70 vote)
  • Summary: · Top 10 Open Source Security Testing Tools · 1. Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) · 2. Wfuzz · 3. Wapiti · 4. W3af · 5. SQLMap · 6. SonarQube · 7. Nogotofail · 8
  • Source: https://hackr.io/blog/top-10-open-source-security-testing-tools-for-web-applications

29 Free and Open Source Cybersecurity Tools – Datashield

  • Author: datashieldprotect.com
  • Published: 01/13/2022
  • Review: 1.01 (76 vote)
  • Summary: Free and Open Source Cybersecurity Tools
  • Source: https://www.datashieldprotect.com/blog/free-open-source-software-cybersecurity

30 25 Free and Open Source Cybersecurity Tools for Businesses

  • Author: heimdalsecurity.com
  • Published: 09/12/2021
  • Review: 0.92 (199 vote)
  • Summary: · 25 Free & Open Source Cybersecurity Tools for Businesses ; 1. KeePass. KeePass ; 2. NordPass. NordPass ; 3. Dashlane. Dashlane ; 5. LastPass
  • Source: https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/25-free-open-source-cybersecurity-tools-for-businesses/