Network Security Testing Tools

Question 1

Nmap/Zenmap

Answer 1

Used to discover computers and their services on a network, therefore creating a map of the network.

Question 2

SuperScan

Answer 2

This port scanning software is designed to detect open TCP and UDP ports, determine what services are running on those ports, and to run queries, such as whois, ping, traceroute, and hostname lookups.

Question 3

SIEM (Security Information Event Management)

Answer 3

This is a technology used in enterprise organizations to provide real time reporting and long-term analysis of security events.

Question 4

GFI LANguard

Answer 4

This is a network and security scanner which detects vulnerabilities.

Question 5

Tripwire

Answer 5

This tool assesses and validates IT configurations against internal policies, compliance standards, and security best practices.

Question 6

Nessus

Answer 6

This is a vulnerability scanning software, focusing on remote access, misconfigurations, and DoS against the TCP/IP stack.

Question 7

L0phtCrack

Answer 7

This is a password auditing and recovery application

Question 8

Metasploit

Answer 8

This tool provides information about vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing and IDS signature development.