20 essential open-source cybersecurity tools that save you time

Open-source software’s adaptive nature ensures its durability, relevance, and compatibility with new technologies. When I started digging deeper into the open-source cybersecurity ecosystem, I discovered an engaged community of developers working… Continue reading 20 essential open-source cybersecurity tools that save you time

WebCopilot: Open-source automation tool enumerates subdomains, detects bugs

WebCopilot is an open-source automation tool that enumerates a target’s subdomains and discovers bugs using various free tools. It simplifies the application security workflow and reduces reliance on manual scripting. “I built this solution… Continue reading WebCopilot: Open-source automation tool enumerates subdomains, detects bugs

Quicmap: Fast, open-source QUIC protocol scanner

Quicmap is a fast, open-source QUIC service scanner that streamlines the process by eliminating multiple tool requirements. It effectively identifies QUIC services, the protocol version, and the supported ALPNs. “As I started researching the QUIC… Continue reading Quicmap: Fast, open-source QUIC protocol scanner

What organizations need to know about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

In this Help Net Security interview, Kris Lovejoy, Global Security and Resilience Leader at Kyndryl, discusses the impact of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on organizations across the EU, particularly in ICT risk management and cybersecu… Continue reading What organizations need to know about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Kali Linux 2024.1 released: New tools, new look, new Kali Nethunter kernels

OffSec has released Kali Linux 2024.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform. The new version comes with new tools, a fresh look (themes, wallpapers and icons for Kali and Kali Purple), a new image viewer … Continue reading Kali Linux 2024.1 released: New tools, new look, new Kali Nethunter kernels

BobTheSmuggler: Open-source tool for undetectable payload delivery

BobTheSmuggler is an open-source tool designed to easily compress, encrypt, and securely transport your payload. It basically enables you to hide a payload in plain sight. BobTheSmuggler is helpful in phishing campaign assessments, data exfiltration ex… Continue reading BobTheSmuggler: Open-source tool for undetectable payload delivery

Web Check: Open-source intelligence for any website

Web Check offers thorough open-source intelligence and enables users to understand a website’s infrastructure and security posture, equipping them with the knowledge to understand, optimize, and secure their online presence. Unlike similar servic… Continue reading Web Check: Open-source intelligence for any website

How purple teaming enhances inter-team collaboration and effectiveness in cybersecurity

In this Help Net Security video, Andrew Costis, Chapter Lead of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ, discusses how purple teaming allows security teams to break down barriers between teams and increase operational effectiveness. It’s no longe… Continue reading How purple teaming enhances inter-team collaboration and effectiveness in cybersecurity

How purple teaming enhances inter-team collaboration and effectiveness in cybersecurity

In this Help Net Security video, Andrew Costis, Chapter Lead of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ, discusses how purple teaming allows security teams to break down barriers between teams and increase operational effectiveness. It’s no longe… Continue reading How purple teaming enhances inter-team collaboration and effectiveness in cybersecurity

Faction: Open-source pentesting report generation and collaboration framework

Faction is an open-source solution that enables pentesting report generation and assessment collaboration. Josh Summitt, the creator of Faction, has always disliked the process of writing reports, preferring to focus on uncovering bugs. A key frustrati… Continue reading Faction: Open-source pentesting report generation and collaboration framework