Network and server security, Top downloads of the month for Windows

NetBIOS, SNMP and TCP/IP scanner for network administrators. Checks the availability of host computers and displays file types being exchanged on the network. Supports Wake On LAN and remote shutdown of computers in the network.

23/05/13

Rank 547: Sophos UTM (Astaro Security Gateway) v9 Trial

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Unified Threat Management solution for companies to protect their network, web interface and email. Secures the network against denial of service attacks, port scans, worms, trojans, botnets, program exploits and more. Also provides secure remote access via IPsec or SSL VPN clients for members of staff who work out of the office, and filters all email data traffic.

30/10/12

Rank 682: Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner 6.0 Shareware

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Security > Analysis

Shareware scanner which examines web applications and web services for vulnerabilities.

23/05/13

Rank 776: Core Force 0.95.172 Open Source

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Security > Personal Firewalls

Monitors a computer's total inbound and outbound data traffic (packet filter for TCP/IP protocols) and protects it from attacks through the network e.g. by viruses or hackers, and from unwanted outbound data packets. The tool is the collaborative product of a community of various security experts who are sharing their own security configurations for free.

05/03/08

Networking & Servers > Infrastructure

Rank 910: 8MAN 4.5 Trial

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Rights management for internal security in enterprises, determines who can access what data and why and allows departments to assign rights, also documents changes and requests and makes them accessible; administers VMware VSphere, Active Directory, Microsoft and NetApp file servers, Exchange and SharePoint farms.

10/10/12

Rank 985: Nmap 6.25 Open Source

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Port scanner. Looks for open TCP and UDP ports on other computers on the same network. Fast and secure download from The H

04/05/13

Rank 1049: Advanced IP Scanner 2.2.224 Free

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IP scanner for local networks.

23/05/13

Rank 1050: Advanced LAN Scanner 1.0 Free

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Searches the LAN for open ports and Windows sharing.

22/05/13

Rank 1052: Advanced Port Scanner 1.3 Free

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Port scanner for Windows platforms.

22/05/13

Rank 1070: TCPView 3.05 Free

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Shows TCP/UDP ports open on the system. For Windows 2000/XP it also lists each process and its corresponding port.

15/04/12

Rank 1119: Monowall (m0n0wall) 1.34 Open Source

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Networking & Servers > Security > Personal Firewalls

FreeBSD-based firewall for Internet gateways. Has a web and console interface, DHCP server, support for NAT/PAT and many other features. Fast and secure download from The H

13/11/12

Rank 1248: Open Ports Scanner 2.47 Trial

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Scans the computer for open TCP and UDP ports and maps them to the corresponding programs. Exports all data as text data and, according to the developer, allows you to close unwanted ports.

23/05/13

Rank 1252: Anti-Spam SMTP Proxy Server 2.0.1 Open Source

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Networking & Servers > E-Mail > Anti Spam Servers

This tool acts as an SMTP proxy server and filters all your email traffic before it reaches the actual server. Includes adaptive Bayes recognition, an SPF scan, your own honeypot and RBL (Real-time Blackhole List) check. Can be set up as a service under Windows. Its integrated web server also enables you to configure the server and perform logfile diagnostics via a browser.

24/05/11

Rank 1381: AirDefense Personal Lite Trial

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Protects mobile web access from the risks posed by the use of wireless networks, such as when unauthorised people attempt to trace private data or eavesdrop on confidential transactions. No longer offered.

30/04/13

Rank 1434: Real Hide IP 4.3.0.8 Trial

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This tool enables you to surf the internet anonymously by hiding your actual IP address by connecting to a proxy server; also protects you against attacks from the internet by, among other things, deleting all the cookies.

09/05/13

Rank 1480: Zenmap Open Source

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Graphical interface for the port scanner Nmap.

25/06/09

Rank 1489: Rapid Access Control List Examination Tool 1.4.251 Free

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Networking & Servers > Infrastructure > Active Directory

Rapid Access Control List Examination Tool 1.4.251

Provides a fast overview of access control lists (ACL) of files and directories on a file server. Fast and secure download from The H

23/05/13

Rank 1517: PortScan 1.40 Free

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Simple port scanner for identifying active devices in a network. Shows which ports are open and provides information about HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP and SMB. Fast and secure download from The H

08/02/13

Rank 1519: Skipfish 2.10 beta Free

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Tests web applications for security breaches. Uses heuristic methods for automatically detecting vulnerabilities to attacks by cross-site scripting or SQL and XML injection. Creates a report on necessary improvements. Requires Cygwin on Windows.

12/03/13

Networking & Servers > Infrastructure

Rank 1533: Docusnap 6.1 Trial

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Comprehensive solution for complete IT documentation, allowing (among others) automatic inventorying of infrastructures and network components, documentation and visualisation of inventoried data, rights analysis of network directories and release information and licence management as well as data and document filing for contracts and the financial services.

18/03/13