Security Tools List

Many people don’t realise the potential there is for leaking information on the internet, or the power of software security tools to snatch that information. When we check our bank balance over that free wifi at that Truckstop or dodgy hotel. Or send some payment from a paypal account using the PCs in the reception area of a 5 star hotel, you are at risk.

Let me repeat – you are at Risk. There’s no point living in denial, because bad things are happening to millions across the world using the internet. There are scams, spams, assaults and internet muggings happening all the time. The rewards are growing and in many ways the risks decreasing for cybercriminals.

Put’s away soap box

However there is no need to get as paranoid as I am, you may have heard of the expression – ‘go for the low hanging fruit’. It’s an expression valid in many fields but especially in the world of cybercrime. All it basically means is – go for the easy stuff, target the mug, work the sap or more cynically perhaps steal from the clueless. Learn a little and make sure you’re not an easy target.

An awareness of what can happen online is a great start to protecting yourself, so dear reader (if I have any) please take some time and look at this list. It’s a list of security tools, lots of software security tools. Read the descriptions, find out what they can do, if you want -install and play around with a few of the tools.

When you start using the cookie analysers, password crackers and packet sniffers – you’ll slowly learn that everything you do online is not exactly private. When you combine that with the knowledge that the majority of information on the internet is transferred in clear text via HTTP then it does get a little more alarming.

The potential for theft, blackmail and criminal acts online is virtually unlimited.

Anyway here’s the list of software security tools – I urge you to take a few minutes and look at a cross section of what’s possible. They are of course not written for the online criminal or hacker but the security professional, they are however used by both sides.

Here’s a list of popular security tools

1. Nmap: A powerful and flexible network scanning tool that helps in discovering hosts and services on a network.
2. Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer that captures and examines network traffic in real-time.
3. Snort: An open-source intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS) that monitors network traffic for suspicious activities and malicious behavior.
4.  Metasploit: A penetration testing framework that helps in identifying vulnerabilities and testing the security of systems.
5.  Nessus: A vulnerability assessment tool that scans networks and systems for known vulnerabilities and provides detailed reports.
6.  Burp Suite: A web application security testing tool that allows for manual and automated testing of web applications for vulnerabilities.
7. OpenVAS: An open-source vulnerability scanning and management tool that helps in identifying and managing vulnerabilities in networks and systems.
8. OSSEC: An open-source host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) that monitors and analyzes log files for signs of intrusion or suspicious activities.
9. Aircrack-ng: A suite of Wi-Fi network security tools that includes packet sniffing, password cracking, and network monitoring capabilities.
10. John the Ripper: A password cracking tool that can be used to test the strength of passwords and recover lost or forgotten passwords.
11.  Maltego: A powerful data mining and analysis tool that helps in gathering and visualizing information about individuals, organizations, and networks.
12.  PGP (Pretty Good Privacy): A data encryption and decryption program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.
13.  TrueCrypt: A disk encryption software that creates virtual encrypted disks to protect sensitive data.
14.  McAfee: A popular antivirus software that provides protection against viruses, malware, and other security threats.
15.  Symantec Endpoint Protection: An advanced antivirus and endpoint security solution that offers protection against a wide range of threats.
16.  FireEye: A leading cybersecurity company that provides advanced threat intelligence and protection against sophisticated cyber attacks.
17.  Cisco ASA: A firewall and network security appliance that helps in securing networks and preventing unauthorized access.
18.  Palo Alto Networks: A network security company that offers next-generation firewalls and advanced threat prevention solutions.
19.  Splunk: A powerful log management and analysis tool that helps in detecting and responding to security incidents by collecting and correlating data from various sources.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many other security tools available in the market. The popularity of these tools may vary depending on individual needs and preferences.