SARA 7.0.2c review

SARA, the Security Auditor's Research Assistant is a third generation network security analysis tool. Here are some key featu

License: Freeware File size: 4433K Developer: Advanced Research Corporation

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SARA, the Security Auditor's Research Assistant is a third generation network security analysis tool.

Here are some key features of "SARA":
Operates under Unix, Linux, MAC OS/X or Windows (through coLinux) OS'.
Supports the FBI/SANS Top 20 Consensus (8 Oct 04).
Can adapt to many firewalled environments.
Support remote self scan and API facilities.
Used for CIS benchmark initiatives
Plug-in facility for third party apps
SANS/ISTS Certified
CVE standards support (20040901)
Enterprise search module
Standalone or daemon mode
Free-use open SATAN oriented license
Updated twice a month (we try)
User extension support
Based on the SATAN model

The first generation assistant, the Security Administrator's Tool for Analyzing Networks (SATAN) was developed in early 1995. It became the benchmark for network security analysis for several years. However, few updates were provided and the tool slowly became obsolete in the growing threat environment.

What's New in This Release:
Extensive new features, new tests, and new database connectors.
Many bugfixes and cleanups were made.