Appears the article audience is the home consumer not admins, IMHO.
Thomas From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 9:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites +2 Z Edward E. Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization MCSE,MCSA,MCP,Security+,Network+,CCA Phone: 401-639-3505 ________________________________ From: HELP_PC [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites Sure, i.e. I use Secunia to test OS and third party software. GuidoElia HELPPC ________________________________ Da: David Lum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Inviato: mercoledì 15 ottobre 2008 18.49 A: NT System Admin Issues Oggetto: RE: exploit tests on security suites Well DUH! "They don't focus on detecting vulnerabilities, they focus on detecting the payload". I don't use McAfee or Trend to test for my OS to be patched... Or am I reading this article wrong? I take that article as being aimed at Joe or Jane consumer, not admins. David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:20 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites No Vipre? From: René de Haas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: exploit tests on security suites Results are a little disappointing.... http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9117042&intsrc=hm_list ________________________________ *** The information in this e-mail is confidential and intended solely for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender by return e-mail delete this e-mail and refrain from any disclosure or action based on the information. *** This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
