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Mac Cybersecurity Tools

Tools for network analysis, security auditing, web security testing, monitoring and privacy on macOS.

Established tools for security professionals, administrators and students. Use them only on systems and networks you own or have explicit permission to test.

Part of the Cybersecurity toolkit, which explains when you would use each tool.

Network Analysis

Capture and inspect traffic on networks you administer.

  • Wireshark icon
    Wireshark

    Network protocol analyser for capturing and inspecting traffic.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

  • tcpdump

    A command-line packet capture tool.

    Open SourceMac / Linux

  • Nmap icon
    Nmap

    Network scanner that discovers hosts, ports and services.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

Security Auditing

Check hardening and configuration.

  • Lynis

    A security auditing tool for Linux and Unix systems.

    Open SourceMac / Linux

Web Security

Test web applications you're authorised to assess.

  • ZAP icon
    ZAP

    An open-source web application security scanner.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

  • Burp Suite Community Edition

    A web security testing toolkit (free Community Edition).

    FreemiumWin / Mac / Linux

Monitoring

Record activity to detect threats.

  • Velociraptor

    Endpoint visibility and incident response.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

Privacy

Control outbound connections and saved credentials.

  • LuLu

    A free, open-source outbound firewall for macOS.

    Open SourceMac

  • Little Snitch

    A well-known outbound firewall and network monitor for macOS.

    PaidMac

Authentication

Store and generate passwords securely.

  • Bitwarden icon
    Bitwarden

    Open-source password manager with a generous free plan.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux / Android / iOS

  • KeePassXC icon
    KeePassXC

    Offline password manager that stores your vault as a local file.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

  • 1Password

    Polished password manager for families and businesses.

    PaidWin / Mac / Linux / Android / iOS

Digital Forensics

Examine disk images during investigations.

  • Autopsy

    A graphical digital forensics platform.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

  • The Sleuth Kit

    Command-line tools for disk and file system forensics.

    Open SourceWin / Mac / Linux

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