
An open-source incident response case management tool
Checked October 2026.
Kanvas is an incident response case management tool with a desktop interface built using Python. It provides a unified workspace for investigators to track and document security incidents without switching between multiple applications.
The tool is built on the SOD (Spreadsheet of Doom) framework, allowing all data to remain within a spreadsheet for easy distribution and collaboration. It supports multi-user workflows by enabling files to be stored on local machines or shared drives with file locking to prevent editing conflicts.
Key features include:
Kanvas is designed to streamline incident response workflows by consolidating essential investigation tools and references into a single application.
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Common questions about Kanvas: features, pricing and alternatives.
Kanvas is a product in the Incident Response category. It covers Visualization, Case Management and Open Source.
Kanvas is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/WithSecureOpenSource/Kanvas.
Alternatives to Kanvas listed on CybersecTools:
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Kanvas is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups. It is free.
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