There are several defensive (blue team) tools that cybersecurity professionals use to protect their organizations from cyber attacks. Some of the top tools are:
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) – SIEM solutions collect, analyze, and correlate data from different sources to detect and respond to security threats.
- IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System) – IDS/IPS solutions monitor network traffic for signs of malicious activity and can either alert security teams or block the traffic outright.
- Endpoint Protection – Endpoint protection software provides security for endpoints such as laptops, desktops, and servers, and can detect and block malware, ransomware, and other threats.
- Vulnerability Scanners – Vulnerability scanners identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications and report them to security teams for remediation.
- Firewalls – Firewalls block unauthorized access to a network or system by examining traffic and blocking traffic that doesn’t meet the firewall’s rules.
- DLP (Data Loss Prevention) – DLP solutions prevent sensitive data from leaving an organization by monitoring and controlling data transfers.
- Security Analytics – Security analytics solutions use machine learning and other techniques to analyze data and detect security threats in real-time.
- Deception Technology – Deception technology creates decoy systems and data to lure attackers away from the organization’s real systems and data.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) – IAM solutions manage user identities and access to systems and applications, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive data.
- Threat Intelligence – Threat intelligence solutions provide information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities to help security teams better protect their organizations.