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Improved filtering and reporting – easily analyze scan results

Analysis of the GFI LANguard N.S.S. scan results has been vastly improved. Administrators can now choose from more extensive default reports, which include machines with critical security vulnerabilities, machines with missing patches or service packs and more. Administrators can easily adapt existing filters and create new custom filters from scratch. Scan results can also be saved to XML.

"Administrators simply do not have time to sift through the piles of data that are returned by conventional security scanners. GFI LANguard N.S.S. is built specifically to facilitate network administrators' work by providing them with the information required in a clear, compact format. This way, they can manage network security in a faster, more efficient manner," said Andre Muscat, GFI Product Manager.

Network-wide patch & service pack management

GFI LANguard N.S.S. can deploy missing service packs and patches network-wide, without user intervention. It is the ideal tool to monitor that Microsoft SUS is doing its job properly and to perform the tasks SUS cannot do. Administrators can use GFI LANguard N.S.S. to deploy Microsoft Office patches and custom software patches, for patch reporting and for immediate deployment of high alert patches. Microsoft SUS cannot do any of this. GFI LANguard N.S.S. supports patching of English, Spanish, Italian, French and German versions of Microsoft Office as well as custom software patching (for example, virus updates or client software deployment). If administrators prefer not to use Microsoft SUS, GFI LANguard N.S.S. can deploy patches for English versions of Windows NT/2000/2003/XP, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft ISA Server.

Addition of custom vulnerabilities using scripts/conditions

Administrators can add their own vulnerability checks using conditions, for example, to check for particular registry entries/values. Users can also write complex vulnerability checks using the GFI LANguard N.S.S. VBscript-compatible script engine. GFI LANguard N.S.S. includes a script editor and debugger to help with script development.

Easily create different types of scans/vulnerability tests with Scan Profiles

Using Scan Profiles, administrators can scan for different types of information. For example, they can scan for open shares on workstations, security audit and password policies, machines missing a particular patch or machines missing a particular service pack. Different types of vulnerabilities can be scanned for, and the scan can also be performed using different identities, providing different network perspectives.

Improved Linux/Unix security scanning

GFI LANguard N.S.S. 5 now includes an extensive set of Linux vulnerability checks. More will be added on a continuous basis and will be available via automatic download from the GFI website.

Automatically downloads new vulnerabilities and patch information

GFI LANguard N.S.S. 5 now checks the GFI website for updates to the vulnerability database and the Microsoft patch database, and downloads any new vulnerabilities/patch information automatically.

Other new features

• Security vulnerabilities are now categorized according to importance (high/medium/low).
• Scan filters allow for easy filtering of scan data.
• More scripts and vulnerabilities; includes top SANS vulnerabilities.
• Scalable back-end: GFI LANguard N.S.S. 5 now uses a Microsoft Access or SQL database for storing scan data; the database makes it easy to create custom reports and perform trending analysis.
• Scan results can be saved to XML for reporting purposes.
• Improved SQL server audit tool.
• New tool to enumerate users.

A detailed list of new features is available at http://kbase.gfi.com/showarticle.asp?id=KBID002051.

About GFI LANguard N.S.S.

GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) checks a network for possible security vulnerabilities by scanning the entire network for missing security patches, services packs, open shares, open ports, unused user accounts and more. With this information (displayed in customizable reports), administrators can easily lock down their network against hackers. GFI LANguard N.S.S. can also remotely deploy missing patches and service packs in applications and OS. GFI LANguard N.S.S. is the leading Windows security scanner and very competitively priced. For more information and to download the product, click here.

About GFI

GFI is a leading provider of network security, content security and messaging software. Key products include the GFI FAXmaker fax connector for Exchange and fax server for networks; GFI MailSecurity email content/exploit checking and anti-virus software; GFI MailEssentials server-based anti-spam software; GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) security scanning and patch management software; GFI Network Server Monitor that automatically sends alerts, and corrects network and server issues; and GFI LANguard Security Event Log Monitor (S.E.L.M.) that performs event log based intrusion detection and network-wide event log management. Clients include Microsoft, Telstra, Time Warner Cable, Shell Oil Lubricants, NASA, DHL, Caterpillar, BMW, the US IRS, and the USAF. GFI has offices in the US, the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Romania, Australia and Malta, and operates through a worldwide network of distributors. GFI is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and has won the Microsoft Fusion (GEM) Packaged Application Partner of the Year award.