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I like Nessus, it is GPL and so you know exactly what you are getting and it is maintained! Not only that, Nessus has Excellent reporting (Including HTML with nice looking PIE graphs)... I like to run a Nessus server using Linux (nessusd) and a Nessus Client running Windows. People who write the plugins for Nessus usually put a link to a patch or at least the CVE of the vuln in there somewhere. If you are testing from within the local network, a good fuzzer can't be passed up, search for them on Google, it definitely depends on what you are testing. No matter what tool you are using though, a good pen-test by a professional will always help, basically, it is the little bits of experience that always beat the tools. You can find Nessus at: http://www.nessus.org Just my AU$0.02 (About $0.01US) - -- Benjamin Holmes Getronics. > -----Original Message----- > From: Bejon Parsinia [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, 26 February 2002 9:20 AM > To: Security-Basics (E-mail) > Subject: The Best Network Scanner? > > > Good day, > > I just wanted to pose this question to the group, what are > some of the best > network scanners on the market for finding vulnerabilities on > your network, > reporting on issues, and suggesting fixes for the known > vulnerabilities that > are found? When you respond, please note if this is a *nix > or Win32 app > (I'm in a Win32 environment). I've been working on testing a > few different > products and have had a tough time on picking one to go with. > Also worth > noting, I haven't found an application that is thorough > enough for my liking > yet either. > > The real dilemma is, I have such a tight budget (who in IT > doesn't these > days though) that I am forced to make a very informed > decision. So, with > that in mind here is your challenge. > > I appreciate any feedback you can give me, and am looking > forward to putting > my servers under even greater stress with your > recommendations (assuming > there is a trial demo available or you suggest a free app). :) > > Sincerely, > > Bejon Parsinia > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use <http://www.pgp.com> Comment: Pee Gee Peeeeee! iQA/AwUBPH4Fr3LvuelW5gClEQLNPwCdGDEq/Fc6hLMJbUANxMIz3ZdyPmsAoOEy w2sIVgLsymQQKhTQxh6dTBus =2Mw8 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
