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Network Security Scanner Network vulnerability scanning, patch management and auditing

Network Security Scanner Network vulnerability scanning, patch management and auditing. Presentation outline. IT pain points The product Three pillars of network vulnerability management What’s new in v. 8? Product benefits Testimonials Kudos Conclusion. IT pain points.

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Network Security Scanner Network vulnerability scanning, patch management and auditing

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  1. Network Security ScannerNetwork vulnerability scanning, patch management and auditing

  2. Presentation outline • IT pain points • The product • Three pillars of network vulnerability management • What’s new in v. 8? • Product benefits • Testimonials • Kudos • Conclusion

  3. IT pain points • 90% of all network security breaches are due to a software or hardware vulnerability caused by a missing patch – Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2006 • The frequency of newly announced vulnerabilities has increased to 50 per week – Gartner Group, 2006 • Failure to comply with compliance regulations such as PCI can lead to hefty fines • Failure to keep machines patched can lead to security breaches and downtime • Without an automated patching mechanism, manual patching is time-consuming

  4. A network vulnerability scanning, patch management and auditingsolution which protects your network from attack! • Launched in 2000! • The most complete network vulnerability management solution in one convenient integrated package which offers • Vulnerability scanning • Patch management • Network and software auditing • With over 15,000 vulnerability assessments you can scan, detect, assess and rectify any security vulnerabilities on yournetwork • Named Best of TechEd 2007 and rated #1 Windows commercial security scanner by Nmap users for two years running

  5. Top features • Vulnerability scanning for Windows, Linux, Unix OS, routers, switches and wireless devices • Over 15,000 vulnerability assessments for Windows, Linux, Unix OS and Mac OS X, including OVAL (2,000+ checks) and SANS Top 20 • Patch management for Windows OS and applications in any language supported by Microsoft • Network and software auditing • Identifies out-of-date anti-virus and anti-spyware definition files on your network – Symantec, McAfee, Trend, F-Secure and more • Powerful management and technical reporting through ReportPack

  6. Vulnerability scanning • GFI vulnerability scanning engine offers the capability to perform multi-platform scans (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) • State of the art vulnerability check databases based on OVAL and SANS Top 20, providing over 15,000 vulnerability assessments when your network is scanned • Easily configure scans for open ports, unused local usersand groups, blacklisted applications, dangerous USBdevices and more • Create custom vulnerability checks through wizard-assisted custom-vulnerability condition setup screens

  7. Patch Management • Easily deploy missing service packs and patches network-wide • Effectively install and manage patches in all 38 languages supported by Microsoft products • Deploy client software, update custom or non-Microsoft software, virus updates and more • Other patch management features include auto-download of missing patches, patch-rollback and auto re-deploy if computer missing (laptops)

  8. Network and software auditing • Provides you with all the information you need to know about your network such as: • Perform scheduled scans for new security holes or security setup changes on your network and automatically compare results to previous scans • Checks if each NT/2000/XP/VISTA machine has security auditing enabled • Analyze both Linux and Windows-based computers in a single scanning session

  9. Why three pillars of network vulnerability management? • Scan, detect, assess and rectify any security vulnerabilities on your network • Deal with problems related to vulnerability issues, patch management and network auditing with one integrated solution • Address issues faster and more effectively with a single console with extensive reporting functionality

  10. What’s new in v. 8? • Revamped user interface with global threat indicator • Complete vulnerability assessment database including standards such as OVAL (2,000+ checks) and SANS Top 20 • Improvements to patch management • Wizard-assisted new custom vulnerability conditions setup • Security Scanner optimizations and scheduled scan enhancements • Support for Microsoft Windows Vista • Enhanced reporting with the GFI LANguard N.S.S.ReportPack including 22 new reports and 8 updated reports

  11. GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner main screen Product snapshot

  12. GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner main screen Product snapshot Extensive HTML security reports

  13. Product benefits (1/2) • Over 15,000 vulnerability assessments carried out across your network • Reduces the total cost of ownership by centralizing vulnerability scanning, patch management and network auditing • Provides customizable reports of scans performed across the whole network including applications and resources • Helps IT administrators secure their networks faster and more effectively

  14. Product benefits (2/2) • Prevents downtime and business losses due to vulnerability exposure • Best of TechEd 2007 and #1 Windows commercial security scanner (voted by Nmap users for two years running) • Unbeatable pricing! For more information visit http://www.gfi.com/newpricing/

  15. GFI LANguard N.S.S. ReportPack add-on • The GFI LANguard N.S.S. ReportPack is a full-fledged reporting companion to GFI LANguard N.S.S. • This enhanced reporting package can be scheduled to automatically generate graphical IT-level and management reports based on the data collected during your security scans • From trend reports for management (ROI) to daily drill-down reports for technical staff; the GFI LANguard N.S.S. ReportPack provides you with the easy-to-view information you need, to fully understand the ever-changing security environment of your network.

  16. Executive report showing network vulnerability summary ReportPack snapshot

  17. Executive report showing network vulnerability summary Product snapshot Executive report showing network vulnerability trend

  18. Product testimonials • “I use GFI LANguard N.S.S. on over 1,000 servers. I do this alone for my NT team. GFI LANguard N.S.S. is the best tool that I have ever laid my hands upon! I will continue to recommend the product to our new customers, I have no doubt they will purchase it!” - Joel di Prima, Windows Security Officer, Hewlett Packard, Belgium • “GFI LANguard N.S.S. in my opinion as an IT Manager is awesome! It has cut my hot fix deployment time to almost nothing. It also helps me troubleshoot any issues that I may have with my client machines.” - Jason Rivera, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, IT Manager, USA • Click here for more testimonials!

  19. Product kudos • These are just a few companies that are using GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner: • Daimler Chrysler • NATO • Siemens Communications Limited • United Overseas Bank Ltd • Virgin Mobile • Medical Research Council (UK) • KLM • & many more! • Numerous product awards, here are a few:

  20. GFI product complements • Best incorporated with: • GFI EventsManager for network-wide event log management • GFI Network Server Monitor which automatically sends alerts and corrects network and server issues • GFI EndPointSecurity for network-wide control of portable storage media and consumer electronic devices such as mp3 players, USB sticks, iPods and more

  21. Conclusion • Quickly identify newly created shares, installed services, installed applications, added users, newly opened ports and more • Scan your entire network for security issues and patch them with a single combined solution for vulnerability scanning, patch management and system information acquisition • Generate expert management level and technical level reports to fully understand the ever-changing security environment of your network • Unbeatable pricing! For more information visit http://www.gfi.com/newpricing/

  22. More info and downloads • Click here to learn more about the product • Check out our competitive pricing • Download your FREE trial of GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner

  23. Corporate overview • Founded in 1992 • Over 200 employees worldwide • Offices in Malta, London, Raleigh, Hong Kong and Adelaide • GFI products installed on over 200,000 networks worldwide, mostly SMBs • A channel-focused company with over 10,000 partners throughout the world • The visionTo become the technology of choice for IT security and productivity solutions. • The missionTo provide quality, cost-effective content security, network security and messaging solutions to IT professionals around the world.

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