RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-21 Thread David Lum
---Original Message----- From: Marc Maiffret [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 4:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites Your missing the point completely. It has nothing to do with AV telling you where you are vulnerable. It has

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-21 Thread Ziots, Edward
Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization MCSE,MCSA,MCP,Security+,Network+,CCA Phone: 401-639-3505 -Original Message- From: Marc Maiffret [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 7:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites Your missin

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-20 Thread Marc Maiffret
> > -Original Message- > From: Marc Maiffret [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:25 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites > > Secunia does sound like they could have done their testing better.

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-20 Thread David Lum
y, October 18, 2008 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suites Secunia does sound like they could have done their testing better. However, they are trying to highlight something that is indeed a real problem for most every security suite, AV or otherwise. Th

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-18 Thread Marc Maiffret
might have done their testing wrong, but their point is real and accurate. -Marc Maiffret > -Original Message- > From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:08 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: RE: exploit tests on security suite

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-16 Thread Stu Sjouwerman
Alex has some good observations in his Blog: http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/another-useless-test-grabs-headlines.html Warm regards, Stu From: René de Haas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-16 Thread tgonzalez
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

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-16 Thread Ziots, Edward
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

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-15 Thread HELP_PC
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

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-15 Thread Richards, Brian D
I don't think Vipre is considered an 'Internet Security Suite', which is what Secunia tested. From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: exploit tests on

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-15 Thread David Lum
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 [mai

RE: exploit tests on security suites

2008-10-15 Thread John Hornbuckle
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&ints