Best Network Security Tools for 2021 PART 2

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 There are plenty of open-source and paid network tools available in the market you can use to reinforce your security in networking


  1. 1> Tcpdump
  2. 2> Nikto
  3. 3> Forcepoint
  4. 4> Paros Proxy
  5. 5> Nmap

6.     TCPDUMP

Tcpdump is one of the most efficient packet sniffer security tools used to monitor and log TCP/IP traffic connected via a network. Since it is a command-based tool, it can efficiently define network security and the packet contents of system traffic.  

7.     NIKTO

Nikto is an open-source security software used to detect web vulnerabilities and take appropriate actions accordingly. The software contains a database that includes around 6400 different threats. Security professionals keep updating this database so that the users may easily identify the new vulnerabilities.

8.  FORCEPOINT

Forcepoint is a customizable security tool primarily designed for cloud users. The tool is used to define network security, restrict users from accessing particular content, and block various intrusion attempts. The security admins can customize Forcepoint’s SD-Wan to monitor and detect dubious acts in a network quickly and rapidly implement appropriate action. The tool adds an extra level of protection for more critical threats.

 9.  PAROS PROXY

Paros Proxy is a Java-based security tool that contains a variety of other tools like vulnerability scanners, traffic recorder, web spider, etc. Professionals use these tools to scan security tests for identifying web vulnerabilities and maintaining network activities in real-time.

 10.     NMAP

Also known as Network Mapper, Nmap is a free network discovery and security auditing tool used by professionals to scan single hosts as well as large networks. Its key features include detecting unidentified devices and identifying network issues for testing security vulnerabilities.

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