RE: Vuln Scanner

From: Omar A. Herrera (omar.herrera@oissg.org)
Date: Sat Oct 29 2005 - 04:34:53 EDT


Hi Michael,

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Gargiullo [mailto:mgargiullo@pvtpt.com]
>
> I have a client that states in his RFP that we run nessus, and at least
> one other vulnerability scanner to compare the output.
>
> Does anyone here know of an inexpensive vulnerability scanner, that:
>
>
> A) Is as effective as nessus.
> B) Doesn't cost nearly as much as say ISS or SAINT (free would be
> good).
> C) Doesn't use nessus plugins (like x-scan).
 
SARA might be a good option: http://www-arc.com/sara/.

Regards,
Omar Herrera

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