RE: The Best Network Scanner?

From: Chris Chandler (chandlerchrisc@earthlink.net)
Date: 02/27/02 

From: "Chris Chandler" <chandlerchrisc@earthlink.net>
To: <bejon@supertel.com>, "'Security-Basics (E-mail)'" <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 13:36:05 -0500

There is a command line version of NMap for Win32 but it is flaky
somewhat. Shadow Security scanner is a great freeware scanner for Win32
but if you want really Heavy Duty for an NT environment, go with Retina,
available in a limited demo from www.eeyes.org

Chris Chandler
MCSE Windows 2000 & NT4, A+, Network +, MCP-I

-----Original Message-----
From: Bejon Parsinia [mailto:bejon@supertel.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 6:20 PM
To: Security-Basics (E-mail)
Subject: The Best Network Scanner?

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

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