A curated list of my favorite defensive security tools and resources.
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Wazuh | Open-source SIEM and XDR platform | Linux/Windows |
| Elasticsearch | Search and analytics engine | Linux/Windows |
| Splunk | Industry-leading SIEM platform | Linux/Windows |
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Network protocol analyzer | Linux/Windows |
| pfSense | Open-source firewall and router | Linux |
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| PingCastle | Active Directory security assessment tool | Windows |
| Resource | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| MITRE ATT&CK | Knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques | Web |
| OWASP | Web application security standards and resources | Web |
| CIS Benchmarks | Security configuration guidelines | Web |
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| WireGuard | Fast and modern VPN protocol | Linux/Windows |
| OpenVPN | Open-source VPN solution | Linux/Windows |
| Mullvad VPN | Privacy-focused VPN service | Linux/Windows |