IT Resources & Security Tools
We’ve compiled some of the most trusted free tools used by IT professionals every day. Whether you’re checking for data breaches, troubleshooting email issues, monitoring your website, or testing network performance, these resources can help you quickly find answers. If you need help interpreting the results, the Third Coast IT team is just a phone call away.
Security & Cybersecurity
Scan, analyze, and protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
Email & DNS Tools
Validate email records and DNS settings and improve deliverability.
Microsoft 365 Resources
Monitor Microsoft services, improve security, and maximize your investment.
PDF & Productivity
Edit PDFs, create content, and collaborate with trusted productivity tools.
Compliance & Best Practices
Access trusted cybersecurity frameworks, compliance resources, and security best practices.
Business Continuity & Cloud Status
Monitor cloud service health and stay informed about outages and disruptions.
AI Resources
Discover AI tools that boost productivity, research, creativity, and everyday business tasks.
These free tools can help you identify issues, improve performance, and stay secure online.
Need help interpreting the results? Our team is here for you.
Security & Cybersecurity
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Check whether your email address has been exposed in known data breaches so you can take steps to secure your accounts.
Scan files, URLs, IP addresses, and domains with dozens of security engines to detect malware and other online threats.
Analyze a website for malicious behavior, suspicious content, and security risks before you visit or share the link.
Check a website’s reputation by reviewing blacklist databases and security services for potential threats or suspicious activity.
Analyze websites to identify phishing attempts, impersonation attacks, and other fraudulent online activity before interacting with them.
Evaluate a website’s HTTP security headers to identify missing protections and improve overall web application security.
Test a website’s SSL/TLS configuration to identify security weaknesses and ensure encrypted connections are properly configured.
Verify your domain’s DMARC record to help protect against email spoofing and improve email authentication and deliverability.
Diagnose DNS, email, and domain configuration issues using a variety of network and mail server testing tools.
Verify DNS records from servers around the world to troubleshoot domain, website, and email configuration issues quickly.
Check whether an IP address has been reported for malicious activity, spam, hacking attempts, or other abusive behavior.
Safely analyze suspicious files and programs in a secure sandbox to detect malware and understand their behavior.
Email & DNS Tools
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Diagnose email, DNS, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC issues using a comprehensive set of domain and mail server testing tools.
Validate your domain’s SPF record to ensure authorized mail servers can send email on your behalf.
Verify your domain’s DMARC record to help prevent email spoofing and improve email authentication and deliverability.
Validate your domain’s DKIM record to confirm outgoing emails are properly authenticated and protected from tampering.
Verify DNS records from servers around the world to troubleshoot domain, website, and email configuration issues quickly.
Analyze DNS and DNSSEC configurations to identify security issues, validation errors, and potential domain misconfigurations.
Test your emails for spam score, authentication issues, and deliverability problems before sending to recipients.
Test email deliverability across major inbox providers to identify spam placement and improve campaign performance.
Perform detailed DNS lookups to troubleshoot domain records and verify DNS configurations using Google’s online tools.
Network & Internet
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Measure your internet connection speed, latency, and performance to diagnose network and connectivity issues quickly.
Test your internet download speed using Netflix’s simple tool to quickly evaluate your connection performance..
View your public IP address along with basic network information and location details for troubleshooting purposes.
Instantly display your public IP address to quickly verify your internet connection and external network identity.
Analyze website performance by measuring page load times and identifying opportunities to improve speed and user experience.
Monitor websites and online services for downtime and receive alerts when outages or availability issues are detected.
Check real-time outage reports to see whether popular websites, apps, or online services are experiencing widespread issues.
Browse archived versions of websites to view past content, recover information, or compare changes over time.
Microsoft 365 Resources
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Microsoft 365 Service Health | View current Microsoft 365 service outages, incidents, and maintenance updates affecting cloud applications and services.
Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Explore upcoming Microsoft 365 features, product updates, and release timelines to stay informed about future changes.
Microsoft Learn | Access free Microsoft training, learning paths, and certifications to build technical skills across Microsoft products and services.
Microsoft Secure Score | Measure your Microsoft 365 security posture and receive recommendations to strengthen protection against cyber threats.
Microsoft Adoption Score | Measure how effectively your organization uses Microsoft 365 and identify opportunities to improve user adoption and collaboration.
PDF & Productivity
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Edit, convert, compress, sign, and manage PDF files directly from your web browser without installing software.
Edit, convert, merge, compress, and organize PDF files using a simple collection of online document tools.
Access free PDF, image, video, and AI-powered tools to simplify common file editing and productivity tasks.
Merge, split, convert, compress, and edit PDF files quickly using a comprehensive set of online document tools.
Create professional graphics, presentations, social media content, and marketing materials using easy-to-use design tools.
Record and share screen, camera, or video messages to explain ideas, provide feedback, or create tutorials quickly.
Send large files securely to others without email attachment limits or the need to create an account.
Compliance & Best Practices
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Follow a prioritized set of cybersecurity best practices to reduce risk and strengthen your organization’s overall security posture.
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Use a proven security framework to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats effectively.
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Access trusted cybersecurity alerts, guidance, and best practices from the U.S. government’s leading cyber defense agency.
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Stay informed with HIPAA news, compliance updates, and practical guidance for protecting healthcare information and patient privacy.
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Learn the FTC’s security requirements for protecting customer information and maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
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Business Continuity & Cloud Status
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View service updates, maintenance notices, and important announcements affecting Third Coast IT managed clients and services.
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Monitor the current health of Microsoft 365 services, outages, and maintenance affecting cloud applications and users.
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Check the operational status of Google Workspace services, including Gmail, Drive, Meet, and other business applications.
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View the current status of Amazon Web Services and identify outages or service disruptions across AWS regions.
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Monitor the availability and performance of Cloudflare services, including DNS, CDN, and security platform updates.
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Check the operational status of Zoom services, including meetings, webinars, phone, and related platform features.
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AI Resources
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Generate content, answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and automate everyday tasks using an advanced AI assistant.
Use AI within Microsoft 365 to draft content, summarize information, analyze data, and boost productivity.
Collaborate with an AI assistant for writing, research, coding, document analysis, and thoughtful problem-solving tasks.
Access Google’s AI assistant for writing, research, coding, planning, and answering questions across multiple devices.
Search the web using AI-powered answers that include cited sources for faster and more reliable research.
Organize documents and use AI to summarize, analyze, and answer questions based on your own source materials.