jak alternatives
Looking for an alternative tool to replace jak? During the review of jak we looked at other open source tools. Based on their category, tags, and text, these are the ones that have the best match.
Top 3
- git-crypt (encrypt sensitive data in Git repositories)
- Cryptomator (client-side encryption for cloud services)
- OpenSSL (TLS and SSL toolkit)
These tools are ranked as the best alternatives to jak.
Alternatives (by score)
git-crypt
Introduction
This tools allows you to store your secrets (such as keys or passwords) in the same repository as your code.
Project details
git-crypt is written in C++.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 10 contributors
- + More than 3000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Data encryption
Cryptomator
Introduction
Cryptomator is a multi-platform tool for transparent client-side encryption of your files. It is used together with cloud services to ensure you are the only one who can access the data.Project details
Cryptomator is written in Java.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 10 contributors
- + More than 2000 GitHub stars
- + Many releases available
Typical usage
- Data encryption
OpenSSL
Introduction
This popular toolkit is used by many systems. It provides options like encryption and hashing of data, integrity testing, and digital certificates and signatures. Many software applications use the toolkit to provide support for these functions. OpenSSL also has a client utility that can be used on the command line to test, decrypt and encrypt data, and create certificates.
Project details
OpenSSL is written in C.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
- + Well-known library
- - Major vulnerabilities in the past
Typical usage
- Certificate management
- Data encryption
socat
Introduction
Socat is a tool to share data between systems. It can leverage an existing connection, or set up a new channel between two systems. This can be useful to relay traffic, do a quick data transfer, or test other systems. Another option is to use it on the local system to add an encrypted channel.
Project details
socat is written in C.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
- + Well-known tool
Typical usage
- Data encryption
- Data transfers
GitMiner
Introduction
GitMiner is a tool to scan for sensitive data that is leaked via software repositories. Examples of sensitive data are authentication details such as passwords or connection settings.
Project details
GitMiner is written in Python.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 1000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Asset discovery
- Discovery of sensitive information
- Information leak detection
Gitrob
Introduction
Especially open source developers may share their code in a public repository like GitHub. This is a great way to collaborate between the developer(s) and the community. The risk of sharing code is that sensitive data is part of the repository and uploaded by accident. GitRob helps to detect this kind of accidental leaks.
Project details
Gitrob is written in Ruby.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 1000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Data leak prevention
- Information gathering
- Penetration testing
- Security assessment
git-secrets
Introduction
You would most likely use git-secrets in development teams or as an individual developer. The primary goal is to prevent accidentally submitting authentication details or otherwise sensitive information to your software repositories.
Project details
git-secrets is written in shell script.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Data leak prevention
- Information leak prevention
gitleaks
Introduction
Gitleaks scans the repository, including history, for secrets and other sensitive data. This can be useful for both developers as security professionals to discover any leaks.
Project details
gitleaks is written in Golang.
Strengths and weaknesses
- + More than 10 contributors
- + More than 3000 GitHub stars
- + The source code of this software is available
Typical usage
- Security assessment
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