Cybersecurity Software by Category | SaaSTechSuite

Cybersecurity Categories

Pick a category to see what it does and well-known options to compare.

Endpoint Protection

Detect and respond to threats on laptops, desktops and servers.

Examples: CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Antivirus

Block known malware on individual devices.

Examples: Bitdefender, Norton, Malwarebytes

Password Managers

Store and share passwords securely across a team.

Examples: 1Password, Bitwarden, Keeper

VPN

Encrypt traffic and secure remote connections.

Examples: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN

Identity & Access Management

Single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and user provisioning.

Examples: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, JumpCloud

SIEM

Collect and correlate security logs to spot incidents.

Examples: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic

Email Security

Filter phishing, spam and malicious attachments.

Examples: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Abnormal Security

Firewall Software

Control and inspect network traffic.

Examples: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, pfSense

Vulnerability Management

Scan systems for weaknesses and track fixes.

Examples: Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7

Cloud Security

Find misconfigurations and threats in cloud accounts.

Examples: Wiz, Orca Security, Prisma Cloud

Zero Trust Network Access

Give users access to specific apps instead of the whole network.

Examples: Zscaler, Tailscale

Security Awareness Training

Train staff to recognize phishing and social engineering.

Examples: KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness, Hoxhunt

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Back up data and restore systems after an outage or attack.

Examples: Veeam, Acronis, Datto

What to look for

  • Coverage for the devices and cloud apps you actually use
  • Alerts your team can act on without drowning in noise
  • Clear licensing per user or per device
  • Managed or 24/7 monitoring options only if you need them

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