Top picks: AppLocker Guidance, Valiant Secured, Abatis System — plus 45 more compared.
Endpoint SecurityHardentools is a free Endpoint Protection Platform tool. Security professionals most commonly compare it with AppLocker Guidance. All 48 alternatives are matched by shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage.
A closer look at the 8 most relevant alternatives and competitors to Hardentools, including their key features and shared capabilities.
A repository containing scripts and configuration files to help administrators implement Microsoft AppLocker for application whitelisting based on NSA security guidelines.
Shares 3 capabilities with Hardentools: Security Hardening, Windows, Windows Security
Consumer antivirus, VPN, and privacy protection suite for personal devices.
Kernel-level application whitelisting to block unauthorized code execution.
A cross-platform security application that functions as a laptop kill cord, automatically locking or shutting down your computer when physically separated from you via a USB connection.
Enhances Windows OS security through system modifications and settings adjustments.
Firejail is a Linux sandbox program that isolates untrusted applications using kernel namespaces, seccomp-bpf, and capabilities to reduce security breach risks.
Automated and flexible approach for deploying Windows 10 with security standards set by the DoD.
A command-line tool that secures shell command history by clearing sensitive commands, displaying command summaries, and providing stash functionality for presentations across multiple shell environments.
A repository containing scripts and configuration files to help administrators implement Microsoft AppLocker for application whitelisting based on NSA security guidelines.
Consumer antivirus, VPN, and privacy protection suite for personal devices.
Kernel-level application whitelisting to block unauthorized code execution.
A cross-platform security application that functions as a laptop kill cord, automatically locking or shutting down your computer when physically separated from you via a USB connection.
Enhances Windows OS security through system modifications and settings adjustments.
Firejail is a Linux sandbox program that isolates untrusted applications using kernel namespaces, seccomp-bpf, and capabilities to reduce security breach risks.
Automated and flexible approach for deploying Windows 10 with security standards set by the DoD.
A command-line tool that secures shell command history by clearing sensitive commands, displaying command summaries, and providing stash functionality for presentations across multiple shell environments.
Automated patch management for Windows, macOS, Linux, and applications
Server security solution protecting file servers, SharePoint, and Linux systems
Antivirus software for Windows and Mac with malware and ransomware protection
PC optimization tool for cleaning junk files, improving performance & privacy
Portable malware scanner & remediation toolkit for infected Windows/Mac systems
Monitors endpoint ransomware preparedness and expedites recovery efforts
All-in-one security suite with antivirus, VPN, and scam protection
Secure kiosk for sanitizing USB & uploaded files using CDR technology
Application control and privilege management for endpoint security
Automated device hardening and configuration management platform
Application whitelisting solution that blocks unauthorized executables
Antivirus software for Windows PCs providing malware protection and web security
Centralized AV/AM management and deployment platform within Kaseya VSA RMM
AI-powered antivirus with fraud detection, dark web monitoring & ransomware protection
Antivirus software with AI-powered threat detection and dark web monitoring
Unified policy and configuration management for endpoint devices
Antimalware tool for detecting and removing malware, adware, and browser threats
Cloud-native patch management for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints
Cloud-based patch management for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints
Cloud-based endpoint mgmt platform for patching, config, & software deployment
Hardware-based trusted control unit with integrated security functions
Server-level malware detection and remediation for Linux servers and VPS
Linux system hardening suite with mandatory access control and anti-tamper
System hardening solution for embedded Linux devices
Embedded system security solutions for Linux-based mission-critical systems
Automates endpoint hardening & compliance with CIS & regulatory benchmarks
Antivirus software for malware detection and removal on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Endpoint security suite with AV, EDR, firewall, ransomware protection for Windows/Android.
Encrypted desktop security for Windows & Mac with antivirus integration.
Centralized AV/antimalware XDR platform for server & cloud workloads.
Zero Trust endpoint & server breach prevention via app isolation/containment.
AI-powered distributed antivirus platform for Windows home & business users.
AI-driven control assessment, asset mgmt & dashboarding for Bitdefender.
Managed Bitdefender GravityZone EPP deployment for small businesses.
Antivirus software protecting up to 3 Windows PCs from malware.
Runtime integrity solution for OS, hardware, and software via CIS partnership.
Zero trust app allowlisting-based server endpoint protection for Windows.
Allowlisting-based endpoint protection for SMBs against malware & ransomware.
Consumer antivirus & internet security suite for PCs, Macs, and mobiles.
Common questions security professionals ask when evaluating alternatives and competitors to Hardentools.
The most popular alternatives to Hardentools include AppLocker Guidance, Valiant Secured, Abatis System, BusKill App, and Windows 10/11 Hardening Script. These Endpoint Protection Platform tools offer similar capabilities and are frequently compared by security professionals evaluating their options.
There are 48 alternatives to Hardentools listed on CybersecTools, all within the Endpoint Protection Platform category. Each alternative is matched based on shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF coverage areas.
Hardentools is a free Endpoint Protection Platform tool. You can use it at no cost. Both free and commercial alternatives are available for comparison.
Hardentools is a Endpoint Protection Platform tool within the broader Endpoint Security category. It is used by security professionals for endpoint protection platform capabilities and can be compared against 48 similar tools.
