“SecuritySpace.com, http://www.SecuritySpace.Com, a
leading security portal, today launched the Desktop Security Audit,
a new tool that will radically reduce the cost of finding and
fixing website and PC-based security holes. Built on an ASP
model, the Desktop Security Audit is an easy-to-use tool that
enables users to determine if their computers are vulnerable to
over 460 different types of cyber-attacks, including Windows
based attacks, denial of service attacks, root exploits, CGI
abuses, mail server vulnerabilities, and firewall
vulnerabilities.”
“While equivalent audits from security professionals typically
cost thousands of dollars, pricing of the Desktop Security Audit
ranges from free for a simple port scan and single vulnerability
tests, to $99 for a comprehensive audit involving over 460
tests.”
“At a time when online security risks run high, business
managers are beginning to recognize the importance of Internet
security, and take steps to plug their security holes before a
hacker finds them,” says Thomas Reinke, the Director of Technology
for SecuritySpace.com. “Leveraging the use of an open source
vulnerability assessment package, our tool gives companies the
access to the information normally offered by a security expert’s
audit, for just a fraction of the cost. Using open source
contributions also allows us keep the tests up-to-date with current
security issues.”