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RE: Vuln Scanner
From: "Evans, Arian" <Arian.Evans () fishnetsecurity com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:43:02 -0600
::condensed resend:: Talisker has a list of Scanners: http://www.networkintrusion.co.uk/N_scan.htm Others not on Talisker's list (some are under "distributed scanners"; I don't understand the distinction as most commercial vuln scanners today can be "distributed" but...): -Qualys Qualysguard -McAfee Foundstone Enterprise -nCircle IP360 -Maxpatrol -NGS Typhon Typhon IME is fast and comparatively inexpensive, though light on reporting, but may fit your cost needs. Another option is to explain to the client that if the reason they want two scanners is really for validation of the results, then you should look at an exploitation tool instead of a second scanner: -Metasploit (free) -CANVAS (inexpensive) -Core Impact (varies) -Visionael (no idea cost; appears to be taken from Nessus code and rebuilt into a combo vuln-scanner/exploitation tool. There have been some free scanner projects that have come and gone but I can't think of any that are still under active development or have current vulnerability checks. Other mentions include Nstealth, Nikto, and Sandcat, which IMO are all the same (http known-file scanners with some primitive URI XSS/SQLi checks). -ae
-----Original Message----- From: Lyal Collins [mailto:lyal.collins () key2it com au] Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 1:27 AM To: 'Michael Gargiullo'; pen-test () securityfocus com Subject: RE: Vuln Scanner Hmm. C rules out Newt! Nstealth looks Ok. I've trialled SandCat, but found way too many false positives (about 4 for every actual issue). Nikto is helpful, but only works at the http layer. Lyal -----Original Message----- From: Michael Gargiullo [mailto:mgargiullo () pvtpt com] Sent: Saturday, 29 October 2005 4:43 AM To: pen-test () securityfocus com Subject: Vuln Scanner I have a client that states in his RFP that we run nessus, and at least one other vulnerability scanner to compare the output. Does anyone here know of an inexpensive vulnerability scanner, that: A) Is as effective as nessus. B) Doesn't cost nearly as much as say ISS or SAINT(free would begood). C) Doesn't use nessus plugins (like x-scan). -Mike -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -- Audit your website security with Acunetix Web VulnerabilityScanner:Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- --- -------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- Audit your website security with Acunetix Web VulnerabilityScanner:Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 -------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------
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Current thread:
- RE: RE: Vuln Scanner Michael Gargiullo (Nov 01)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: Vuln Scanner Evans, Arian (Nov 01)
- RE: Vuln Scanner Talisker (Nov 03)
- RE: Vuln Scanner Evans, Arian (Nov 03)
- RE: Vuln Scanner Marc Maiffret (Nov 14)