RE: Vuln Scanner

From: Lyal Collins (lyal.collins_at_key2it.com.au)
Date: 10/29/05

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    To: "'Michael Gargiullo'" <mgargiullo@pvtpt.com>, <pen-test@securityfocus.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:26:35 +1000

    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 be
    good).

    C) Doesn't use nessus plugins (like x-scan).

     

    -Mike

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