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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
 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 timeconsuming
A network vulnerability scanning, patch management and auditing
solution which protects your network from attack!
 Launched in 2000!
 The most complete network vulnerability management solution in
one convenient integrated package which offers
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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 your
network
 Named Best of TechEd 2007 and rated #1 Windows
commercial security scanner by Nmap users for two years
running
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 Identifies out-of-date anti-virus and anti-spyware definition files on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
Vulnerability scanning
 GFI vulnerability scanning engine offers the capability to perform multiplatform 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 users
and groups, blacklisted applications, dangerous USB
devices and more
 Create custom vulnerability checks through wizardassisted custom-vulnerability condition setup screens
Patch Management
 Easily deploy missing service packs and patches network-wide
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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)
Network and software auditing
 Provides you with all the information you need to know about your
network such as:
USB devices
Software installed
Services
CPU information
Manufacturer and serial No.
Auditing policies
Operating System
HDD space
Users/Groups
Wireless devices
Network adaptors
Shares
 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
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
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
Product snapshot
GFI LANguard Network
Security Scanner main screen
Product snapshot
GFI LANguard Network
Security Scanner main screen
Extensive HTML security reports
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
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/
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.
ReportPack snapshot
Executive report showing
network vulnerability summary
Product snapshot
Executive report showing
network vulnerability summary
Executive report showing
network vulnerability trend
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!
Product kudos
 These are just a few companies that are using GFI LANguard
Network Security Scanner:
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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:
GFI product complements
 Best incorporated with:
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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
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/
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
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 vision
To become the technology of
choice for IT security and
productivity solutions.
 The mission
To provide quality, costeffective content security,
network security and
messaging solutions to IT
professionals around the
world.