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You are going to get what you pay for. &nbsp;If you want something good and thorough you are going to have to pay more for it.<br />
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We use NetworkDetective.
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You are going to get what you pay for.  If you want something good and thorough you are going to have to pay more for it.

We use NetworkDetective.

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check this<br />
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<a href="http://www.networkworld.com/article/2176429/security/security-6-free-network-vulnerability-scanners.html" rel="ugc">http://www.networkworld.com/article/2176429/security/security-6-free-network-vulnerability-scanners.html</a><br />
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maybe you can find them useful...
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check this

http://www.networkworld.com/article/2176429/security/security-6-free-network-vulnerability-scanners.html [http://www.networkworld.com/article/2176429/security/security-6-free-network-vulnerability-scanners.html]

maybe you can find them useful...

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We use Nessus, but the question becomes what exactly are you seeking? Depending on your answer, OpenVAS might be a product to look at.
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We use Nessus, but the question becomes what exactly are you seeking? Depending on your answer, OpenVAS might be a product to look at.

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Thanks<br />
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How much does Nessus cost these days? <br />
My environmental is mainly windows boxes, Does openVas scan for all the windows security risks or is it more geared towards open source and other non windows systems?
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Thanks

How much does Nessus cost these days?
My environmental is mainly windows boxes, Does openVas scan for all the windows security risks or is it more geared towards open source and other non windows systems?

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Qualys, Retina, Rapid7, NetworkDetective etc are all so expensive. Found HackerTraget.com which is affordable but limited as you can only scan externally and tools are limited. Anyone has recommendations for a comprehensive scanner that is not too expensive?<br />
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Thank you
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Qualys, Retina, Rapid7, NetworkDetective etc are all so expensive. Found HackerTraget.com which is affordable but limited as you can only scan externally and tools are limited. Anyone has recommendations for a comprehensive scanner that is not too expensive?

Thank you

Affordable vulnerability scanners

A vulnerability is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's information assurance. Vulnerability is the intersection of three elements: a system susceptibility or flaw, attacker access to the flaw, and attacker capability to exploit the flaw. To exploit a vulnerability, an attacker must have at least one applicable tool or technique that can connect to a system weakness, known as the attack surface. Vulnerability management is the cyclical practice of identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities. Other vulnerabilities include security risks, security defects and constructs in programming languages that are difficult to use properly.

Vulnerabilities

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.

Networking

Security is the protection of information systems from theft or damage to the hardware, the software, and the information on them, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The main goal of security is protecting assets, and an asset is anything of value and worthy of protection.  Information Security is a discipline of protecting information assets from threats through safeguards to achieve the objectives of confidentiality, integrity, and availability or CIA for short. On the other hand, disclosure, alteration, and disruption (DAD) compromise the security objectives.