Security Operations Tools
Security operations tools for SIEM, SOAR, threat hunting, incident response, and security operations center (SOC) management.
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A malware processing and analytics tool that utilizes Pig, Django, and Elasticsearch to analyze and visualize malware data.
A proof-of-concept executable injection tool that compiles and launches parasitic executables within target processes using standard or stealth injection techniques.
Signature-based YARA rules for detecting and preventing threats within Linux, Windows, and macOS systems.
OCaml bindings to the YARA scanning engine for integrating YARA scanning capabilities into OCaml projects
Home for rules used by Elastic Security with code for unit testing, Kibana integration, and Red Team Automation.
echoCTF is a cybersecurity framework for running Capture the Flag competitions and training exercises on real IT infrastructure.
GrokEVT is a tool for reading Windows event log files and converting them to a human-readable format.
Accessing databases stored on a machine by the Chrome browser and dumping URLs found.
Aptoide is an alternative Android application marketplace that enables APK downloads and metadata retrieval for mobile security research and analysis.
Troje is a honeypot that creates dynamic LXC container environments to attract and monitor attackers while recording their activities and system changes.
A multiarch honeypot platform supporting 20+ honeypots and offering visualization options and security tools.
A low-interaction SSH honeypot that logs connection attempts, usernames, and passwords without allowing actual login access.
A Linux process injection tool that uses ptrace() to inject assembly-based shellcode into running processes without NULL byte restrictions.
A collection of tools that execute programs directly in memory using various delivery methods including URL downloads and netcat connections.
Netcap efficiently converts network packets into structured audit records for machine learning algorithms, using Protocol Buffers for encoding.
A command-line tool that allows SQL queries to be executed directly on PCAP files for network traffic analysis with support for multiple output formats.
A deliberately vulnerable GraphQL application designed for security testing and educational purposes, containing multiple intentional flaws for learning GraphQL attack and defense techniques.
Logdissect is a CLI utility and Python library for analyzing log files and other data.
A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system with a focus on security and minimalism.
Toolkit for post-mortem analysis of Docker runtime environments using forensic HDD copies.
A C library that enables cross-platform execution of functions from stripped binaries using file names, offsets, and function signatures.
A fake Django admin login screen to detect and notify admins of attempted unauthorized access
GRFICS is a Unity 3D-based framework that provides a virtual industrial control system environment for practicing ICS security attacks and defenses with visual feedback.
Security Operations Specializations
1895 tools across 9 specializations · 1138 free, 757 commercial
Cyber Range Training
Cyber Range Training platforms and simulation environments for hands-on cybersecurity training and incident response exercises.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) tools for digital forensic analysis, evidence collection, malware analysis, and cyber incident investigation.
Extended Detection and Response
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms that integrate multiple security products for unified threat detection and response across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
Security Operations Tools FAQ
Common questions about Security Operations tools, selection guides, pricing, and comparisons.
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) collects, correlates, and analyzes security logs from across your environment to detect threats. SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) automates incident response workflows and playbooks. XDR (Extended Detection and Response) integrates detection across endpoints, network, cloud, and email in a unified platform. Many organizations use SIEM for compliance and broad visibility, XDR for detection, and SOAR for response automation.
It depends on your requirements. XDR provides superior detection by correlating telemetry across multiple security layers. However, SIEM is still needed if you have compliance requirements for long-term log retention, need to ingest logs from non-security sources (applications, databases), or want custom correlation rules. Many organizations are consolidating from SIEM to XDR for detection while keeping SIEM for compliance and log management.
MDR (Managed Detection and Response) provides 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response delivered as a managed service. Choose MDR if: your team is too small to staff a 24/7 SOC (typically requires 8-12 analysts), you lack threat hunting expertise, or you need rapid security operations maturity. Build in-house when you need full control over detection logic, have unique threat models, or have the budget for a dedicated security operations team.
DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) tools help investigate security incidents by collecting and analyzing evidence: disk images, memory dumps, network captures, and log artifacts. You need DFIR capabilities when responding to confirmed breaches, conducting malware analysis, supporting legal proceedings, or performing proactive threat hunting. Many organizations outsource DFIR to specialized incident response firms.
