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Top 10 Tools Every IT Student Should Learn to Use

By Jess Bryant jessbryant.1101@gmail.com Posted on 08 May 2025
Area of Article:
Tech and School Environment

🔒 Top 10 Cybersecurity Tools of 2025



  1. Palo Alto Networks – Cortex XSIAM
    An AI-powered security operations platform offering comprehensive visibility and cloud detection and response capabilities.
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  2. CrowdStrike – Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
    A cloud-native SIEM solution integrating AI for real-time threat detection and response, enhancing security operations.
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  3. Darktrace – Enterprise Immune System
    Uses AI to detect and respond to threats by modeling normal network behavior and identifying anomalies.
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  4. SentinelOne – Singularity Platform with Purple AI
    Automated threat investigation and response, helping reduce alert fatigue for security teams.
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  5. Abnormal Security – AI Security Mailbox
    AI-driven email security that provides personalized responses to reported threats.
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  6. Island – DLP 360
    Extends data loss prevention to include clipboard data and text input capture.
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  7. Kali Linux
    A penetration testing Linux distribution with tools for auditing and cybersecurity training.
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  8. Metasploit Framework
    A penetration testing platform for developing and executing exploits against remote systems.
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  9. Wireshark
    A network protocol analyzer used for troubleshooting, analysis, and software development.
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  10. Burp Suite
    A powerful platform for web application security testing.
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