Re: Software to test my mail/webserver for flaws?

From: Bill Sanderson (Bill_Sanderson@msn.com.plugh.org)
Date: 12/12/02 

From: "Bill Sanderson" <Bill_Sanderson@msn.com.plugh.org>
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:40:18 -0500

I would run MBSA 1.1, and look closely at the recommendations it makes.
Your wording makes me wonder whether you are running MS products for these
functions, however--so this may not get into the depth you need.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/tools/Tools/mbsahome.asp

"Richard Mahoney" <rm.mymail@NOSPAMntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:zLZJ9.1900$_p5.32071@newsfep1-gui.server.ntli.net...
> Hi there,
> I downloaded a program called Win Nessus which I believe is designed to
> test
> my web server, proxy and email server for flaws.
> I can't get it to work though.
> Does anyone know of another program which will allow me to test my own
> windows-based server in this way?
> I'm running a fairly new software suite and am not sure if I can trust it
> fully yet.
> Thanks,
> RM.
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 06/12/2002
>
>

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