Benchmarks
Open-source security tooling benchmarks
Compliance runs on real capability, not paperwork. These open-source benchmarks compare the tools that satisfy NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001 and GDPR control requirements — so you can build a capable stack without a six-figure licence. View a benchmark, get the report, and subscribe for updates.
Six benchmark categories
Each benchmark compares leading open-source options against the controls the regulations expect.
Open-source SIEM
Security information and event management: log collection, detection and monitoring for incident reporting under NIS2.
Open-source vulnerability management
Vulnerability scanning and management to satisfy risk-management and patching obligations.
Open-source firewall / WAF
Network firewalls and web application firewalls for perimeter and application protection.
Open-source GRC / compliance
Governance, risk and compliance toolkits for ISO 27001, NIS2 and DORA evidence management.
Open-source SAST
Static application security testing and code scanning for the Cyber Resilience Act.
Open-source incident response
Incident response and SOAR platforms for the reporting timelines NIS2 imposes.
How we benchmark
Comparison you can act on
Control-mapped
Every tool is scored against the specific controls a regulation expects, not a generic feature checklist.
Open-source first
We focus on free and open-source options so budget-constrained teams can see a viable path.
Vendor-neutral
Product names appear only as comparison subjects. We are an independent guide, not a reseller.
New tools and versions ship constantly.
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