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Security tools by job

A short list of tools for the jobs small and mid-size security teams ask us about most, each paired with our comparison guide so you can check the alternatives before you buy.

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Password manager for teams
Keeper

Encrypted vault for team passwords, passkeys and secrets, with shared folders and admin controls.

Password manager for individuals
1Password

Password and passkey manager for individuals and families, with apps for every major platform.

Endpoint protection for small business
Bitdefender GravityZone

Cloud-managed endpoint protection and EDR for small and mid-size fleets.

Antivirus for home and freelancers
Bitdefender

Consumer antivirus and malware protection for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

Vulnerability scanning
Tenable Nessus

Network vulnerability scanner that checks hosts against a large library of known CVEs.

Backup and ransomware recovery
IDrive

Versioned cloud backup for computers, servers and cloud apps.

Device management and IT
Rippling

Device management tied to HR and identity data, so access follows people from hire to exit.

VPN for remote staff
NordVPN

Encrypts traffic on untrusted networks and hides your IP address.

Encrypted email and workspace
Proton for Business

End-to-end encrypted mail, calendar, drive and passwords for small teams.

Encrypted file sharing
Tresorit

End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for sensitive documents.

Personal data removal
Optery

Finds your personal details on data broker sites and files removal requests.

Not sure what you need?

Start with the guide for small businesses, or browse every comparison.