Security Monkey alternatives

Looking for an alternative tool to replace Security Monkey? During the review of Security Monkey 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

  1. AWSBucketDump (Amazon S3 bucket scanner)
  2. BuQuikker (find open AWS S3 buckets)
  3. Bucket Finder (AWS S3 bucket finder)

These tools are ranked as the best alternatives to Security Monkey.

Alternatives (by score)

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AWSBucketDump

Introduction

AWSBucketDump is a security tool to find interesting files in AWS S3 buckets that are part of Amazon cloud services. These storage containers may have interesting files, which a tool like AWSBucketDump can discover.

Project details

AWSBucketDump is written in Python.

Strengths and weaknesses

  • + More than 500 GitHub stars
  • + The source code of this software is available
  • - No releases on GitHub available

Typical usage

  • Configuration audit
  • Discovery of sensitive information
  • Security assessment

AWSBucketDump review

64

BuQuikker

Introduction

BuQuikker is a security tool to scan the Amazon S3 storage service. Its goal is to find open and unprotected S3 buckets.

Project details

BuQuikker is written in Python.

Strengths and weaknesses

  • + The source code of this software is available

    Typical usage

    • Data leak detection
    • Security assessment

    BuQuikker review

    74

    Bucket Finder

    Introduction

    The Bucket Finder tool can be a helpful tool during penetration testing and security assessments. It helps with the discovery of S3 buckets on the Amazon AWS cloud.

    Project details

    Bucket Finder is written in Ruby.

    Strengths and weaknesses

    • + The source code of this software is available
    • - No updates for a while

    Typical usage

    • Data leak detection
    • Penetration testing
    • Security assessment

    Bucket Finder review

    97

    CloudSploit scans

    Introduction

    CloudSploit scans is an open source software project to test security risks related to an AWS account. It runs tests against your Amazon account and aims to discover any potential misconfigured setting or other risks.

    Project details

    CloudSploit scans is written in Node.js.

    Strengths and weaknesses

    • + More than 10 contributors
    • + More than 500 GitHub stars
    • + The source code of this software is available
    • - No releases on GitHub available

    Typical usage

    • IT audit
    • Configuration audit
    • Security assessment

    CloudSploit scans review

    85

    Prowler

    Introduction

    Prowler is a security tool to check systems on AWS against the related CIS benchmark. This benchmark provides a set of best practices for AWS. The primary usage for this tool is system hardening and compliance checking.

    Project details

    Prowler is written in shell script.

    Strengths and weaknesses

    • + More than 25 contributors
    • + More than 500 GitHub stars
    • + The source code of this software is available

      Typical usage

      • Compliance testing
      • Security assessment
      • System hardening

      Prowler review

      85

      S3Scanner

      Introduction

      The aptly named S3Scanner is to be used to detect AWS S3 buckets. Discovered buckets are displayed, together with the related objects in the bucket.

      Project details

      S3Scanner is written in Python.

      Strengths and weaknesses

      • + The source code of this software is available

        Typical usage

        • Information gathering
        • Information leak detection
        • Penetration testing
        • Storage security testing

        S3Scanner review

        64

        Teh S3 Bucketeers

        Introduction

        Tools like Teh S3 Bucketeers are valuable for doing reconnaissance and information gathering. They may be used during penetration tests and security assessments. The primary goal of these tools is to find S3 buckets that may lead to sensitive data stored on Amazon's storage service.

        Project details

        Teh S3 Bucketeers is written in shell script.

        Strengths and weaknesses

        • + The source code is easy to read and understand
        • + Used language is shell script
        • + The source code of this software is available
        • - No releases on GitHub available

        Typical usage

        • Penetration testing
        • Security assessment
        • Storage security testing

        Teh S3 Bucketeers review

        56

        inSp3ctor

        Introduction

        Like other S3 bucket scanners, inSp3ctor helps to find valid storage buckets on Amazon's AWS platform. This can be useful for security assignments like penetration testing or see what information is available about a company. Another option is using it to see if any private data is leaking.

        Project details

        inSp3ctor is written in Python.

        Strengths and weaknesses

        • + The source code is easy to read and understand
        • + Very low number of dependencies
        • + The source code of this software is available
        • - No releases on GitHub available

        Typical usage

        • Penetration testing
        • Security assessment
        • Storage security testing

        inSp3ctor review

        60

        s3-fuzzer

        Introduction

        This fuzzing tool helps with discovering sensitive data in Amazon S3 buckets. S3 buckets are storage containers and may reveal data to unauthorized individuals. This tools helps with the discovery process.

        Project details

        s3-fuzzer is written in Golang.

        Strengths and weaknesses

        • + The source code of this software is available

          Typical usage

          • Configuration audit
          • Discovery of sensitive information
          • Security assessment

          s3-fuzzer review

          64

          Zeus

          Introduction

          Zeus is a tool to perform a quick security scan of an AWS environment. It helps to find missing security controls, so additional system hardening measures can be applied to systems.

          Project details

          Zeus is written in shell script.

          Strengths and weaknesses

          • + Used language is shell script
          • + The source code of this software is available
          • - No releases on GitHub available

          Typical usage

          • Configuration audit
          • Security assessment
          • Self-assessment
          • System hardening

          Zeus review

          60

          DejaVu

          Introduction

          DejaVu is an open source deception framework which can be used to deploy and administer decoys or canaries across a network infrastructure. Defenders can use deception as a technique to learn quickly about possible attackers on the network and take actions.

          Project details

          Strengths and weaknesses

          • + The source code of this software is available
          • - No releases on GitHub available

          Typical usage

          • Security monitoring
          • Threat discovery

          DejaVu review

          70

          pastemon

          Introduction

          Tool like pastemon can detect specific texts on the Pastebin website, like corporate information or sensitive information. It can be used as an early warning system or detect compromises in your environment.

          Project details

          pastemon is written in Perl.

          Strengths and weaknesses

          • + The source code of this software is available
          • - Unknown project license

          Typical usage

          • Security monitoring

          pastemon review

          64

          Bucket Stream

          Introduction

          Bucket Stream can be used to discover AWS S3 buckets. This tool may be helpful during reconnaissance and security assessments. As it does not include active scanning on the target itself, it is a passive way of finding information. This is a huge benefit, as you don't have to guess or brute-force the names.

          Project details

          Bucket Stream is written in Python.

          Strengths and weaknesses

          • + Tool is easy to use
          • + The source code of this software is available
          • - No releases on GitHub available

          Typical usage

          • Discovery of sensitive information
          • Information leak detection
          • Penetration testing
          • Reconnaissance

          Bucket Stream review

          97

          Confidant

          Introduction

          Most applications with a connection to a database or other software component, need some form of authentication. Often the related credentials are stored in a configuration file. A secret manager like Confidant will provide an alternative, by storing the details in a database. Only applications that need to access the secrets are allowed to obtain them. Often system administrators are denied access to them.

          Project details

          Confidant is written in Python.

          Strengths and weaknesses

          • + More than 1000 GitHub stars
          • + The source code of this software is available
          • + Supported by a large company

            Typical usage

            • Secrets management
            • Secure storage

            Confidant review

            78

            Cyphon

            Introduction

            Cyphon is built with the Django framework, using Django Rest Framework (DRF) for its API.

            Project details

            Cyphon is written in Python.

            Strengths and weaknesses

            • + The source code of this software is available

              Typical usage

              • Event management

              Cyphon review

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