Free Tools

Security Tools

Built by forensic examiners with 20 years of investigative experience. No signup required to start.

7 free interactive security tools from Sherlock Forensics: website security scanner with letter grade, email header analyzer with spoofing detection, penetration testing cost calculator, breach cost ROI calculator, security readiness assessment quiz, vendor comparison decision engine and interactive guided security testing. All tools are free, built by CISSP-certified forensic examiners in Vancouver.

Scanners & Analyzers

Scanner

Hack Your Own Website

Guided security testing tool. Walk through the same passive checks that attackers use. Headers, DNS, SSL, exposed paths and more.

Launch Tool
Scanner

Security Scorecard

Enter your domain, get an instant letter grade. Checks SSL, security headers, DNS authentication, cookies and HTTPS enforcement.

Scan My Domain
Analyzer

Email Header Analyzer

Paste email headers. See visual hop trace, SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication results, sender verification and spoofing detection.

Analyze Headers
Calculator

File Hash Calculator

Drag and drop to generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512. Compare hashes. No file upload. Runs in your browser.

Hash a File
Analyzer

Metadata Viewer

View hidden EXIF, PDF and Office metadata. GPS locations, author info, dates. Strip before sharing.

View Metadata

Calculators

Calculator

Pentest Cost Calculator

5-step questionnaire. Get a realistic price range for your penetration test based on scope, compliance and timeline.

Get Estimate
Calculator

Breach Cost Calculator

What would a data breach cost your company? Industry-specific estimates. Build the business case for security investment.

Calculate Risk

Assessments

Assessment

Security Readiness Quiz

10 questions. 2 minutes. Find out where your organization stands and what gaps to close before your next audit.

Take Assessment
Decision Engine

Vendor Comparison

Answer 4 questions. Get matched with the right security vendor for your environment. Independent, vendor-neutral guidance.

Compare Vendors

Forensic Software

Desktop Software

Forensic Tools Suite

Free desktop forensic utilities: Android acquisition, PST viewer, hash calculator, metadata viewer. Built by court-qualified examiners.

View Downloads

Beyond Free Tools

These tools are the starting point. Not the finish line.

Free tools cover basic security checks. A professional penetration test from Sherlock Forensics covers 200+ attack vectors: business logic flaws, authentication bypass, privilege escalation, API security and manual exploitation. From $1,500 CAD.

Since 20064.8/5 ratingCISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP certified
Get a Professional Assessment

Questions

About Our Tools

Are these tools really free?
Yes. All 7 tools are free with no restrictions. Some ask for an email before showing full results so we can send you a copy.
Who built these tools?
Sherlock Forensics, a Vancouver cybersecurity firm with 20+ years experience. The tools reflect our professional methodology, simplified for self-service.
Are the scans safe?
Yes. Our scanners perform only passive checks using publicly available information. No exploitation, no malicious payloads, no data modification.
Can these replace a professional pentest?
No. These cover basic checks. A professional test covers 200+ attack vectors including business logic, authentication bypass and manual exploitation.
What should I do after using these tools?
Address failed checks using the remediation guidance. For comprehensive assessment, call 604.229.1994 for a free consultation.