Network Security ScannerNetwork 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 time-consuming

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> 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

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Identifies out-of-date anti-virus and anti-spyware definition files on your network – Symantec, McAfee, Trend, F-Secure and more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 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

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)

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

USB devices Software installed Services

CPU information Manufacturer and serial No. Auditing policies

Operating System HDD space Users/Groups

Wireless devices Network adaptors Shares

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

GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner main screen

Product snapshot

GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner main screen

Extensive HTML security reports

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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.

Executive report showing network vulnerability summary

ReportPack snapshot

Executive report showing network vulnerability summary

Executive report showing network vulnerability trend

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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

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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:

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

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/

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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.