> -----Original Message----- > From: On Behalf Of Michel Arboi > Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 2:26 AM > To: > Subject: Re: How to use Nessus 3.0.3 (Linux) with Nmap port scanning > > > On Mon Sep 18 2006 at 14:46, Kostadin Kostadinov wrote: > > > I am planning to scan with Nessus 3.0.3 from command line using Nmap > > port scan results but not portscanner of Nessus itself. > > I'd like to know why so many people still prefer Nmap to the embedded scanners.
I can quickly run nmap to see if a group of systems has open ports that are typical of a worm or backdoor infection. If the area responsible for maintaining infected systems wants a more detailed analysis of the system, I can run a full vulnerability assessment scan with credentials. -Jason PS - I apologize in advance for the legal disclaimer at the bottom of my email message. This is tacked on by our SMTP gateway and I have no control over it. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mail message from your computer. ============================================================================== _______________________________________________ Nessus mailing list [email protected] http://mail.nessus.org/mailman/listinfo/nessus
