Hottest Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools Of The Month: February 2026
Help Net Security, Thursday, February 26th, 2026
This month's roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments.
Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle untrusted file uploads. An open-source project called Pompelmi aims to insert malware scanning and policy checks directly into Node.js applications before files reach storage or business logic.
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing systems.