Alex is the Copy Manager at Expert Insights, a rapidly growing media company that focuses on cybersecurity solutions and services.
An experienced journalist and content editor, Alex works alongside software experts to research, write, meticulously factcheck, and edit articles relating to B2B cybersecurity and technology solutions, focusing on topics such as DevSecOps, network security and firewalls, and cloud infrastructure security.
As well as managing our written content, Alex produces the Expert Insights Podcast and Decrypted, our weekly cybersecurity news briefing.
Articles By: Alex Zawalnyski
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Best Proofpoint Email Security Alternatives
We reviewed 9 Proofpoint email security alternatives on detection accuracy, the quality of threat intelligence, and how well each integrates into Microsoft 365 environments where most organizations have now consolidated their productivity infrastructure.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Web Filtering Solutions
We reviewed the leading web content filtering platforms on category filtering accuracy, policy granularity, and how well each handles encrypted traffic that basic filtering cannot inspect.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Data-Centric Security Software
We reviewed 9 data-centric security platforms on classification accuracy, policy enforcement across storage locations, and how well each controls access to sensitive data when it leaves managed environments.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Cloud Data Security Solutions
We reviewed the leading cloud data security platforms on encryption key management, DLP enforcement across cloud services, and how well they detect and respond to data exfiltration attempts.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best 10 Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Solutions for Enterprise (2026)
We reviewed 10 DSPM platforms on discovery coverage, classification accuracy, remediation capabilities, and AI governance features. Here's how they compare for enterprise security teams.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best SOC Automation Platforms
We reviewed the leading SOC automation platforms on playbook depth, integration breadth, and how much manual work they actually eliminate. Some deliver; some don't.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best AI SOC Platforms
We compared 10 AI SOC platforms on triage depth, autonomous response controls, and false positive rates. The results were more varied than the marketing suggests.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Network Firewall Solutions
We reviewed the leading network firewall platforms on threat inspection depth, throughput under real traffic conditions, and how manageable policy configuration is for teams of different sizes.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Brand Protection Solutions
We reviewed 8 brand protection solutions on the breadth of monitoring coverage across domains, social media, and marketplaces, and the speed at which each surfaces impersonation attempts and counterfeiting activity for takedown action.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Business Email Compromise (BEC) Protection Solutions
We reviewed the leading BEC protection solutions on the accuracy of sender impersonation detection, how well each identifies payment redirect fraud, and the speed at which suspicious communications are flagged for human review.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Solutions
We reviewed 6 CSPM platforms on detection coverage, compliance mapping accuracy, and how actionable their remediation recommendations are. The gap between the best and weakest was significant.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Workload Automation
We reviewed the leading workload automation platforms on the complexity of workflows they can orchestrate, quality of dependency management, and how well each handles failure conditions without requiring manual intervention.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Low Code Web Development Platforms
We reviewed 8 low-code web development platforms on the complexity of applications they can deliver, the quality of the component libraries, and how well they scale beyond the initial use case.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Solutions
We reviewed the leading CDR platforms on detection logic depth, response automation, and how well each handles multi-cloud environments. Cloud-native coverage varied more than vendors suggest.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best VM Backup Solutions
We reviewed leading VM backup platforms on backup frequency, deduplication efficiency, and recovery speed under realistic conditions. Here's what the testing showed.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Dark Web Monitoring Solutions
We reviewed the leading dark web monitoring solutions on the breadth of source coverage, the speed at which exposed credentials surface in alerts, and the intelligence context that helps teams assess severity and prioritize response.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Cyber Threat Intelligence Solutions
We reviewed 11 cyber threat intelligence platforms on the relevance and freshness of intelligence, how well each integrates with SIEM and SOAR tools, and whether the output drives faster response or just adds to the analyst reading list.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Cloud Orchestration Solutions
We reviewed 11 cloud orchestration platforms on workflow flexibility, integration breadth, and how much manual effort they actually eliminate. The gap between the most and least capable was significant.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best DMARC Solutions For MSPs
We reviewed DMARC platforms built for MSP deployments on tenant management depth, white-label reporting quality, and the automation that reduces the manual effort of moving client domains toward full enforcement.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Background Check Solutions
We reviewed the leading background check platforms on the comprehensiveness of screening services, turnaround time, and how well each handles international checks for organizations with global hiring requirements.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
We reviewed the leading XDR platforms on the breadth of data sources they ingest, the quality of cross-layer correlation, and how well automated response handles threats that span endpoint, identity, and network.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Phishing Simulation And Testing Solutions
We reviewed 11 phishing simulation platforms on template realism, campaign customization, and the reporting that distinguishes which teams are improving and which remain at risk.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best MDM Solutions For Windows
We reviewed 9 Windows MDM platforms on Intune compatibility, security configuration depth, and the remote troubleshooting capabilities that reduce how often technicians need physical device access.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Cybersecurity Intelligence & Telemetry Feeds
We reviewed 10 cybersecurity intelligence and telemetry feeds on threat coverage breadth, update frequency, and how well each integrates with SIEM and SOAR platforms to drive automated response.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best External Attack Surface Management Software
We reviewed the leading EASM platforms on the accuracy of external asset discovery, how well each identifies shadow IT and forgotten infrastructure, and the quality of risk prioritization for exposures that need immediate attention.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Customizable Cybersecurity Services
We reviewed 8 customizable cybersecurity service providers on engagement model range, technical depth at each tier, and the evidence of genuine flexibility when client requirements change.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Desktop Management Software
We reviewed the leading desktop management platforms on policy enforcement consistency, the automation that reduces manual configuration tasks, and the reporting that gives IT teams visibility over compliance status across the device fleet.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best IT Service Management (ITSM) Solutions
We reviewed the leading ITSM platforms on ticket routing automation, knowledge base integration, and the SLA tracking that shows where your service desk is performing and where it is falling short.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Log Management Tools
We reviewed the leading log management platforms on ingestion volume, query performance, and how well each supports the correlation and alerting workflows that make log data operationally useful.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best Mobile Device Management Solutions For iOS
We reviewed the leading iOS MDM solutions on Apple Business Manager integration, app distribution controls, and how well each enforces security policies across personally-owned and corporate-managed devices.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best OS Imaging And Deployment Software
We reviewed the leading OS imaging and deployment platforms on deployment speed and reliability, driver management, and how well they handle ongoing configuration drift across large device estates.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Best 9 CMMC 2.0 Compliant Solutions For Defense Contractors (2026)
We reviewed 9 platforms against CMMC 2.0 requirements across Levels 1, 2, and 3. Here's what we found for defense contractors working toward certification.
by Alex Zawalnyski