During the past few weeks, I've been concentrating my reviews on security scanning tools. This week, I'll continue with a look at Internet Security Systems' (ISS') Internet Scanner 6.1, which ISS markets as part of its SAFEsuite of products. Internet Scanner runs on and scans Windows NT and UNIX systems, but as with allmy reviews, I'll focus on using this product in an NT environment.
Features and Benefits
Internet Scanner is an automated tool that consists of four
modules: the scan engine, the user interface, the reporting module, and the security
knowledge database. The scan engine executes the network tests that probe all TCP/IP
devices for any potential security risks. The user interface lets you either interactively
run and observe the progress of the scans or use the software's scheduling tool to run
scans at a predetermined time. You can also use command-line options to control the
scanner. The reporting module lets you generate hard-copy and electronic reports. The software lets you create different levels of reporting, from technical reports for systems administrators to high-level summaries for executives. With Internet Scanner's security knowledge database, the software can execute more than 600 unique tests based on information provided by the X-Force, a security R&D organization. . . .
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