65 open source replacements for closed source security solutions

Datamation has put together an updated list of 65 open source security software and applications which could be used to replace popular closed source apps. They've included solutions for home and small businesses, as well as enterprises.

With the employment for security professionals at an all-time high (62% of organisations plan to hire more IT security staff this year), the associated budgets for IT security have also increased. Switching open source however, offers the possibility of off-setting some of this cost.

Datamation's list includes open source alternatives for antispam, anti-spyware, antivirus/anti-malware, backup solutions, web browsers, browser add-ons, data removal, data loss prevention, encryption, forensics, secure file transfer, unified threat management, intrusion detection, firewalls, network monitoring and password management.