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Top Open Source Security Tools

eSecurity Planet

This has given rise to a large number of open source security tools. However, the tools themselves vary considerably in scope, sophistication, and function. The editors of eSecurity Planet find the following 20 open source security tools to be particularly useful. The Best Open Source Security Tools. WhiteSource.

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Recharacterizing files at scale to align with the latest tools and best practice

Preservica

Recharacterizing files at scale to align with the latest tools and best practice. You may be aware that I joined Preservica in May as the File Format Analyst, having previously worked for The National Archives in the UK in a variety of roles. Digital Preservation is a continuous and dynamic set of activities.

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Starting small but dreaming big: A beginner’s journey to web archiving

Archive-It

This blog post was adapted and modified from my presentation at the IIPC Web Archiving Conference on June 16, 2021. I had no prior web archiving experience, but the official NAHO website was scheduled to come down by the end of that year and needed a long-term home. Screenshot from the NAHO web archive.

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History Hub: A 21st Century Model for Archival Reference

Archives Blogs

When the National Archives launched History Hub in January 2016, we hoped it would be a game-changing way to provide access to information and diverse sources of expertise. History Hub offers tools like discussion boards, blogs, and community pages to bring together experts and researchers interested in American history.

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How Hackers Evade Detection

eSecurity Planet

Bypassing detection tools is part of a hacker’s routine these days. Classic security tools are necessary but less and less sufficient. As a result, more and more security tools are relying on AI and ML techniques to detect signs of zero-day threats. Disabling Security Tools. The Top Techniques Used by Hackers.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider. Offers capabilities for data loss prevention and email archiving for compliance and data protection.

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Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

eSecurity Planet

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. For now, Kali is primarily known for its roughly 600 open source pentesting tools, allowing pentesters to easily install a full range of offensive security tools.