Re: tools to test server Security

From: Patrick Dickey (pd1ckey43_at_msn.com.removethis)
Date: 09/25/05 

Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 12:40:06 -0500

Altria wrote:
> Hello All,
> Are there any tools to test the security of AD/Web server running w2k3 IIS6.
> I am aware of GFI, but what are the tools that security consultants use?
>
> TIA,
> Altria
>
>
Have you tried out MBSA? (Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer)? You
can find it at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx

Otherwise, you could check out sites like http://www.grc.com and run
their online scanners. Trend Micro has one as does Symantec. 

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