Security Auditor's Research Assistant
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The Security Auditor's Research Assistant (SARA) is a third generation network security analysis tool. It is modular and OpenSource.
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The Security Auditor's Research Assistant (SARA) is a third generation network security analysis tool that is:
Operates under Unix, Linux, MAC OS/X or Windows (through coLinux) OS'. Integrates the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Performs SQL injection tests. 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 CVE standards support 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.
