Re: The Best Network Scanner?

From: Mark Bradley (mark.bradley@zurichlifeus.com)
Date: 02/27/02 

To: <bejon@supertel.com>
From: "Mark Bradley" <mark.bradley@zurichlifeus.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:52:07 -0600

Hello Bejon,

This is my vote: Retina - Network Security Scanner.

http://www.eeye.com/html/Products/Retina/index.html

Thanks,
-Mark

                                                                                                                
                    "Bejon
                    Parsinia" To: "Security-Basics (E-mail)" <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
                    <bejon@superte cc:
                    l.com> Subject: The Best Network Scanner?
                                                                                                                
                    02/25/2002
                    05:20 PM
                    Please respond
                    to bejon
                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                

Good day,

I just wanted to pose this question to the group, what are some of the best
network scanners on the market for finding vulnerabilities on your network,
reporting on issues, and suggesting fixes for the known vulnerabilities
that
are found? When you respond, please note if this is a *nix or Win32 app
(I'm in a Win32 environment). I've been working on testing a few different
products and have had a tough time on picking one to go with. Also worth
noting, I haven't found an application that is thorough enough for my
liking
yet either.

The real dilemma is, I have such a tight budget (who in IT doesn't these
days though) that I am forced to make a very informed decision. So, with
that in mind here is your challenge.

I appreciate any feedback you can give me, and am looking forward to
putting
my servers under even greater stress with your recommendations (assuming
there is a trial demo available or you suggest a free app). :)

Sincerely,

Bejon Parsinia
bejon@supertel.com