Security for IT pros

For IT security and Forensics pros :

  • VPN and zero-trust protocols
  • Proxies
  • Darkweb - Tor
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Penetration testing
  • Network security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Password tools
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Favorite proprietary, open source and freeware tools

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  1. VPN and Zero-trust protocols

  2. Twingate icon
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    Secure zero trust network access replacing VPNs, offering centralized management, modern principles, and scalable, software-only deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. WireGuard icon
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    Simple, fast VPN tunnel utilizing state-of-the-art cryptography, minimal codebase for security, supports cross-platform use, offers IPv4/IPv6, and ease of deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenWrt
    • Termux
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  4. SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Solaris.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  5. OpenVPN Connect provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  6. strongSwan is an Open Source IPsec-based VPN solution for Linux and other UNIX based operating systems implementing both the IKEv1 and IKEv2 key exchange protocols.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
  7. Tinc VPN icon
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    tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts on the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
  8. Proxies

  9. A fast tunnel proxy that helps you bypass firewalls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  10. stunnel icon
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    The stunnel program is designed to work as an SSL encryption wrapper between remote client and local (inetd-startable) or remote server. It can be used to add SSL functionality to commonly used inetd daemons like POP2, POP3, and IMAP servers without any changes in the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Stunnel in win32.
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    Dante is a product developed by Inferno Nettverk A/S. It consists of a SOCKS server and a SOCKS client, implementing RFC 1928 and related standards. It is a flexible product that can be used to provide convenient and secure network connectivity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
  12. Darkweb - Tor

  13. Tor icon
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    Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Tor screenshot 1
    Tor screenshot 1
  14. Enhance privacy with a secure, portable browser that hides your IP and encrypts connections on multiple platforms, maintaining anonymity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • OpenBSD
    • Tor
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    Tor Browser 10.0.3 is now based on the new version of Firefox for Android.
    Tor browser for android alpha
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    Torifier lets you tunnel software applications through Tor without the need to reconfigure them. An application is not required to have native proxy support in order to work with Torifier. Torifier is a Tor bundle, meaning the program will install the Tor software and will...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Torifier screenshot 1
  16. Network troubleshooting

  17. Reliable and free network scanner to analyse LAN. The program shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, provides remote control of computers (via RDP and Radmin), and can even remotely switch computers off. It is easy to use and runs as a portable edition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  18. Wifi Analyzer is a handy tool which helps you to select a better channel for your wireless router. It turns you android phone into a handy Wi-Fi analyzer!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  19. Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast, simple IP and port scanning. Lightweight with no installation needed, extensible via plugins.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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  20. Network security

  21. Nmap icon
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    Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main Window
    Profile Editor
  22. Wireshark icon
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    Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  23. Aircrack-ng is an 802.11 WEP and WPA-PSK keys cracking program that can recover keys once enough data packets have been captured. It implements the standard FMS attack along with some optimizations like KoreK attacks, as well as the all-new PTW attack, thus making the attack...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Fern Wifi Cracker
    KEY FOUND
  24. NetCut icon
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    NetCut is a Tool helping Discover who is on your wireless/Wire network instantly. (IP/Device name/MAC address), Iphone/Xbox/Wii/PS3andriod/andriod

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
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  25. Arcai.com’s NetCut-Defender, –The only one tool can 100% guaranteed success protect you and your user away from arcai.com’s netcut cut (or alike) ARP SPOOFing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  26. Vulnerability assessment

  27. Nessus icon
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    Identify system vulnerabilities with automated assessments and prioritize remediation through a scoring system, offering guidance for all experience levels.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  28. Penetration testing

  29. Metasploit Community Edition simplifies network discovery and vulnerability verification for specific exploits, increasing the effectiveness of vulnerability scanners such as Nexpose - for free. This helps prioritize remediation and eliminate false positives, providing true...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  30. Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, originally forked from Backtrack Linux by the Offensive Security team.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  31. Password tools

  32. John the Ripper is a fast password cracker, currently available for many flavors of Unix, Windows, DOS, BeOS, and OpenVMS. Its primary purpose is to detect weak Unix passwords. Besides several crypt(3) password hash types most commonly found on various Unix systems, supported...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    John the Ripper screenshot 1
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  33. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

  34. snort icon
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    Snort® is an open source network intrusion prevention and detection system (IDS/IPS) developed by Sourcefire. Combining the benefits of signature, protocol, and anomaly-based inspection, Snort is the most widely deployed IDS/IPS technology worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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