Hey,

Are you guys doing scans via NMap, Nessus or some other tool?
If NMap what other tool/scripts are you using to diff and datamind the data
collected?

I'm looking to rolling out a similar daily task on my work network.

BaconZombie

On 30 March 2010 13:21, Albert R. Campa <[email protected]> wrote:

> Id agree with the cred scanning during the day. I started tentatively,
> but since doing it a few times, I have noticed no issues whatsoever on
> desktop scans.
>
>
> __________________________________
> Albert R. Campa
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 7:56 PM, Paul Asadoorian <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > If you're scanning workstations I highly recommend credentialed
> > scanning.  There is little impact on the end-user workstations, and you
> > get better results (less false positives, more information about the
> > installed software, devices, etc..).
> >
> > We started doing this on some of our consulting engagements and are very
> > happy with the results.  It really gives you a good picture of the
> > network, systems, and a snapshot of the security practices that exist
> > (or not).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Paul
> >
> > On 3/29/10 8:26 PM, Michael Douglas wrote:
> >> we scan our workstations during a few windows.
> >>
> >> Early in the morning (between 6-8:30 local) if they're running.
> >> After the work day (between 6:30 - 9ish) if they're running.
> >> If all else fails, we scan around lunchtime (11:30 - 1)  We only use
> >> this time as a fall back... this will impact users.
> >>
> >>
> >> HTH,
> >> - Mick
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Juan Cortes <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> >>> Guys,
> >>>
> >>> Sort of new to this, but is there a sort of industry standard time when
> to
> >>> scan. Basically this scan will be workstations and I would like to scan
> them
> >>> during the day since some users turn them off and I would like to get
> away
> >>> from bugging people to leave them on.  Any suggestions?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Juan C. Cortes
> >>> Chicago, Il
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