Buyer's guide

Best Network Security software

Tools for monitoring, protecting, and managing network traffic including intrusion detection, network segmentation, and traffic analysis. Open any profile for real pricing, compliance, and buyer-fit detail, or jump into the network security directory to filter by industry, company size, and certifications.

18 profiled toolsUpdated 2026

1
Cobalt
Penetration Testing as a Service
Cobalt provides Pentest as a Service combining a vetted community of pentesters with a SaaS platform for on-demand security testing.
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2
Wedge Networks
Network Security
Real-time threat prevention platform delivering AI-powered content security and malware defense for service provider networks.
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3
Skyhigh Security
Software
Cloud-native security platform providing CASB, secure web gateway, and ZTNA to protect data across cloud applications and web traffic.
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4
Aryaka
SASE Platforms
Unified SASE platform combining SD-WAN, security, and observability as a fully managed service with a global private backbone.
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5
Appgate
Zero Trust Network Access
Appgate provides zero trust network access that dynamically creates one-to-one connections between users and resources based on identity and context.
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6
Corero
DDoS Protection
Real-time DDoS protection platform providing automatic, always-on mitigation at the network edge for service providers and enterprises.
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7
Txone Networks
OT Security
OT security company providing industrial endpoint protection, network defense, and security inspection for operational technology environments.
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8
Bitdefender
Endpoint Protection
Bitdefender provides enterprise cybersecurity solutions including endpoint protection, extended detection and response, and managed detection and response for organizations worldwide.
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9
Tufin
Security Policy Management
Network security policy management platform automating firewall change management, compliance, and risk analysis across complex hybrid environments.
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10
Arista NDR
Network Security
AI-driven NDR platform (formerly Awake Security) providing entity-centric threat hunting and response across hybrid networks.
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11
Endace
Software
High-speed network recording and packet capture platform providing always-on forensic evidence for security and network operations.
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12
Gatewatcher
Software
Network detection and response platform using AI-powered analysis to detect advanced threats in encrypted and unencrypted network traffic.
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13
AccuKnox
Container Security
AccuKnox provides zero-trust runtime security for containers and Kubernetes using eBPF-powered monitoring and dynamic policy enforcement.
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14
pfSense
Network Security
Open-source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD providing enterprise-grade features including VPN, traffic shaping, and intrusion detection for free.
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15
NextDNS
Network Security
Cloud-based DNS firewall and analytics platform providing privacy-focused DNS filtering, threat protection, and parental controls with real-time query analytics.
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16
SecurityGen
Network Security
Telecom cybersecurity platform delivering threat intelligence, breach monitoring, and 4G/5G protection for mobile network operators.
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17
Bricata
Software
Network detection and response platform providing network visibility, threat hunting, and automated response through advanced traffic analysis.
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18
vPenTest
Penetration Testing as a Service
Automated network penetration testing platform from Vonahi Security delivering monthly pen tests with detailed executive reports.
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19
Dispel
Zero Trust Network Access
Zero trust remote access for industrial networks
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20
Area 1
Software
Email security platform from Cloudflare with preemptive phishing protection
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21
Zentyal
Network Security
Linux-based SMB server and gateway with Active Directory
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22
DNS Made Easy
DNS Management
Enterprise-class DNS service with 100% uptime SLA and global anycast network of 18 nodes.
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23
Untangle
Network Security
Unified network security for SMB acquired by Arista
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24
Voxility DDoS Protection
DDoS Protection
Cloud DDoS mitigation and network services for ISPs and hosts.
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25
SafeRide
Software
Automotive and connected vehicle cybersecurity platform
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26
Allot
DDoS Protection
Network intelligence and telecom-grade DDoS protection
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27
H3C SD-WAN
SD-WAN
H3C's SD-WAN solutions for Chinese and international markets.
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28
InQuest
Software
Deep file inspection platform for network threat hunting
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29
nmap
Network Security
Free and open-source utility for network discovery and security auditing used by millions.
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30
Centripetal Networks
Threat Intelligence Platforms
CleanINTERNET threat intelligence gateway service
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31
Sasa Software
Zero-Day Protection
Content disarm for files and air-gapped networks
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32
Arkime
Network Security
Open source full packet capture and indexing system
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33
Crowdsec
Threat Intelligence Platforms
Collaborative IPS with community threat intelligence providing real-time detection and blocking.
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34
Enginsight
Security
German unified IT security monitoring and protection platform.
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35
Smoothwall
Firewall
UK web filtering and firewall for education and public sector
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36
Qianxin
Cybersecurity
Enterprise cybersecurity platform from China
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