Shadow Security Scanner (while not being free) is a good application. Download a 30 day trial here:
http://www.safety-lab.com/en/download/download.htm cheers > -----Original Message----- > From: Bejon Parsinia [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 11:20 PM > 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] >