RE: MBSA scanner

From: ELLIS, STEVEN (steven.ellis_at_cgi.com)
Date: 04/22/04

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    >
    > We just finished a long comparative evaluation of Eeye, Foundstone,
    > Tenable, Nessus and ISS. After much consideration we concluded that
    > Foundstone fit our needs best, while still using Nessus for bulk scans.
    > We used to use ISS but switched because the product has not kept up with
    > others. Nessus is still a great scanner, and you cannot beat the price.
    >

    Is there any possibility of providing the results of your evaluation? I am
    just about to start the same and I am sure others on the list would find any
    product comparison useful.

    TIA

    Steve

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