I personally love Languard by http://www.gfisoft.com it is not that thorough, but it is free! It lists ports opened any many vulnerabilities.
I then use CyberCop 5.5, and then finally ISS Internet Scanner... HTH JM > -----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] > ------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in or attached to this email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are not authorised to and must not disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. It may contain information which is confidential and/or covered by legal professional or other privilege (or other rules or laws with similar effect in jurisdictions outside England and Wales). The views expressed in this email are not necessarily the views of Centrica plc, and the company, its directors, officers or employees make no representation or accept any liability for its accuracy or completeness unless expressly stated to the contrary.
