Security Tools - provide more security yourself!
Free security tools can help determine the level of security. Test on your own now!
Vincent Heinen Abteilungsleiter Offensive Services TL;DR
The SANS Institute publishes a curated list of around 150 free, open-source security tools categorized into Blue Team, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, and other areas. Tools range from well-known utilities to lesser-known alternatives, each with a short description and author reference. The PDF is freely downloadable without an email address. The article cautions that owning tools is not the same as knowing how to use them effectively, and advises against installing everything indiscriminately. The SANS Institute has operated since 1989 and also offers training, certification, and security news.
Table of Contents (2 sections)
There are numerous security tools that are open source and can therefore be used free of charge. It is no secret that even trained pentesters use many of these tools. The SANS Institute has listed a considerable number of tools that help to determine the level of IT security - at different levels - and subsequently increase it.
At this point it should be noted that the mere possession and use of tools does not help much. Cement, hammers and tile cutters are also available at hardware stores - but not everyone knows how to use them. And even in the digital environment, using tools can end up creating more work. But those who have knowledge should dare to take a look.
Free security tools - sufficient to capture a status quo
The SANS Institute has sorted the tools into the categories "Blue Team", "Cloud Security","Penetration Testing" and a few more. Thus, tools can be searched for specifically to analyze an existing problem or to answer a question. There are also short description texts about the software and a reference to the author. However, the note "less is more" applies at this point. We advise against installing everything for no reason.
From Acheron to DNSSpoof to EZ Tools - the list is extensive, but holds both well-known and lesser-known tips. The small PDF document shows that the community around the development of relevant security tools is present. The document with about 150 free security tools can be downloaded easily - without depositing an e-mail address.
The SANS Institute. Monitor, support and shape a safer Internet
If you are regularly looking for information, impulses or news concerning harmful activities on the Internet, you should pay a visit to the website of the SANS Institute in recurring intervals. Since 1989, the Institute has been providing information on a wide variety of hazards and today represents an important institution for the dissemination of helpful information. In addition to pure information, the institute also offers training, certification and other degrees.
Monthly Threat Report
Chris Wojzechowski bewertet einmal im Monat die aktuelle Bedrohungslage aus Sicht eines Informationssicherheitsexperten. Sein 30-köpfiges Team ist näher an realen Cyberbedrohungen dran als kaum jemand sonst — mit konkreten Handlungsempfehlungen, die Sie am nächsten Morgen umsetzen können.
Bestseller-Autor (Wiley-VCH) · M.Sc. Internet-Sicherheit · Bekannt aus Handelsblatt & WamS
Zuletzt behandelt
1x im Monat · Kein Spam · Jederzeit abbestellbar · Datenschutz
Next Step
Our certified security experts will advise you on the topics covered in this article — free and without obligation.
Free · 30 minutes · No obligation
