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June poll results: What’s in your perfect cybersecurity starter pack?

The June poll reveals the top tools that Devolutions Community members consider essential for a strong cybersecurity starter pack, alongside the launch of the new Devolutions Starter Pack.

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To celebrate the launch of the Devolutions Starter Pack (more information below), last month we asked you to share what’s in your perfect cybersecurity starter pack. These are the essential tools that you believe every organization must have to safeguard IT systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.

In just a moment, we’ll look at the responses. First, here is a summary of the Starter Pack for those who missed the big news announcement early last month.

About the Starter Pack

Our all-new Starter Pack brings together four core Devolutions solutions that cover the most critical aspects of IT security and operations: workforce password management, remote access management, remote connection management, and privileged access management.

The Starter Pack is NOT a “sample” or “teaser.” It is a powerful all-in-one package that delivers the full, unrestricted Devolutions experience — complete with self or cloud-hosted options, full administrative control, and support for up to 5 users.

The Starter Pack is everything that small IT teams, startups, and growing businesses need to secure and streamline IT operations at an easily affordable price. Click here to learn more and begin a free trial.

The perfect cybersecurity starter pack

Now, let us continue looking at the June poll results! According to the wisdom of the Devolutions Community, the perfect cybersecurity pack must contain six essential tools:

Vulnerability scanner
Password manager and vault
Remote access management
Antivirus
PAM
VPN

All of the tools highlighted above were noted multiple times, with the trio of vulnerability scanner, password manager/vault, and remote access management receiving the most mentions.

Go deeper

Here are some suggested sources for those who want to add or replace any of these essential tools in their own cybersecurity starter pack:

Vulnerability scanner: “25 Best Vulnerability Scanning Software Reviewed in 2025” by The CTO Club
Password manager and vault: “Best Password Management System Software 2025” by TrustRadius
Remote access management: “Privileged Access Management Reviews and Ratings” by Gartner
Antivirus: “The Best Antivirus Software 2025 — Tested and Reviewed” by Tom’s Guide
PAM: “Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software Reviews” by Info-Tech Research Group
VPN: "Best VPN Service for 2025” by CNET

The winners

Now, let’s announce the two randomly selected poll participants who have each won a $25 Amazon gift card. Congratulations Bourock and Hans! Please email asguerin@devolutions.net to claim your prize.