Nessus
The Nessus Security Scanner is a security auditing tool. It
makes possible to test security modules in an attempt to find
vulnerable spots that should be fixed.
It is made up of two parts: a server, and a client. The server/daemon,
nessusd, is in charge of the attacks, whereas the client, nessus,
provides the user with an attractive X11/GTK+ interface.
Features include:
- Agentless Patch, Configuration, Content Auditing
- Allows you to rapidly deploy the scanners
- Eliminates the need for agent patching
- Creates a flexible environment that is not dependent on
target-specific agents
- High speed vulnerability identification
- Can continuously scan your network devices to drastically
save time identifying vulnerabilities
- Can be configured to test a range of IP addresses or for
DNS or MAC addresses if IPs are dynamic
- Network Assessment and Discovery
- Performs sophisticated remote scans and audits of UNIX,
Windows, and network infrastructures
- Discovers network devices and identifies the operating
systems, applications, databases, and services running on those assets
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