Many antivirus tools and security suites now include "vulnerability scanners" which check PCs for security issues. But despite its age, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer still does a more thorough ...

Protocol abuse targets vulnerabilities in many types of devices and applications, from firewalls, VoIP controllers and VPN gateways to intrusion-prevention systems and other perimeter defense. Despite ...

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 1.2, developed with partner Shavlik Technologies and made available last month, is an enhanced utility that scans systems across a network to detect common ...

Like a blind date, wireless LANs can look attractive and compelling on the surface, but looks can be deceiving. WLANs might install smoothly with little forethought, but in time, they can represent ...

Mu-4000 fuzzer shines with wizard-driven test configuration, intelligent workflow, excellent vulnerability profiling, and auto-generated zero-day exploits I first came across the Mu Security Analyzer ...

Network security encompasses all the steps taken to protect the integrity of a computer network and the data within it. It involves a combination of tools, policies, protocols and practices designed ...