Security News > 2022 > February > U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Publishes List of Free Security Tools and Services

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Friday published a repository of free tools and services to enable organizations to mitigate, detect, and respond effectively to malicious attacks and further improve their security posture.

The "Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools" resource hub comprises a mix of services provided by CISA, open-source utilities, and other implements offered by private and public sector organizations across the cybersecurity community.

"The resources on this list will help such organizations improve their security posture, which is particularly critical in the current heightened threat environment."

The tools catalog is the latest in a string of initiatives launched by CISA to combat cyber threats and help organizations adopt foundational measures to maximize resilience by patching security flaws in software, enforcing multi-factor authentication, and halting bad practices.

Earlier this week, it also launched a "Shields Up" campaign notifying organizations in the U.S. of potential risks arising from cyber threats that can disrupt access to essential services and potentially result in impacts to public safety.

"Malicious actors may use tactics - such as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation - to shape public opinion, undermine trust, and amplify division, which can lead to impacts to critical functions and services across multiple sectors," CISA said.

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