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The document outlines various common security audit tools, including Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS, Security Onion, and Metasploit, each with specific features for network exploration, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection. These tools are essential for security experts to identify vulnerabilities, analyze network traffic, and conduct penetration testing. Each tool offers unique capabilities that contribute to comprehensive security assessments and monitoring.

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Common_Security_Audit_Tools

The document outlines various common security audit tools, including Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS, Security Onion, and Metasploit, each with specific features for network exploration, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection. These tools are essential for security experts to identify vulnerabilities, analyze network traffic, and conduct penetration testing. Each tool offers unique capabilities that contribute to comprehensive security assessments and monitoring.

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Common Security Audit Tools

Let us dive into various security audit tools in detail:

Alt text: Security audit tools


1. Nmap

Nmap (Network Mapper) is an open-source tool


used for network exploration and security auditing.
It helps identify hosts, services, and vulnerabilities,
making it essential for penetration testing and
network diagnostics. Graphical user interface (GUI)
for Nmap is known as Zenmap.

Key Features:
• Identify Active Hosts
• Determine Open Ports
• Identify Running Services and Versions
• Determine OS Type and Version
• Run Script Scans Alt text: Network discovery
2. Wireshark

Wireshark is a tool for analysing network


protocols, designed for security experts to
capture and scrutinise data flowing through a
network. It helps in spotting suspicious traffic,
resolving network problems, and investigating
security events.
Key Features:
• Capturing and analysing network data.
• Decoding and examining network protocols.
• Identifying network irregularities and
unauthorised actions.
• Providing real-time monitoring and filtering
options.
Alt text: Network traffic analyser
3. Nessus

Nessus is a commonly used vulnerability


scanning tool that detects security vulnerabilities,
misconfigurations, and potential threats within
networks and systems. It provides detailed
reports and recommendations for remediation.

Key Features:
• Detection of known vulnerabilities.
• Assessment of configurations and policy
compliance.
• Analysis of exploitability and risk prioritisation.
• Ongoing monitoring for new threats.
Alt text: Vulnerability scanning tools
4. OpenVAS (Open Vulnerability Assessment System)

OpenVAS is an open-source tool for vulnerability


scanning and management that conducts
comprehensive security evaluations. It aids in
detecting vulnerabilities in networks and web
applications, offering detailed reports.

Key Features:
• Scanning networks and web applications for
vulnerabilities.
• Continuous security monitoring and evaluations.
Alt text: Vulnerability scanning tools • Integration with various security tools and
frameworks.
• Capability to perform a wide range of
vulnerability tests.
5. Security Onion

Security Onion is a Linux distribution for network


security monitoring and intrusion detection. It
integrates multiple security tools, such as Snort,
Suricata, and Elasticsearch, to provide a complete
solution for identifying and addressing security
incidents.

Key Features:
• Analysing network traffic and capturing packets.
• Detecting and preventing intrusions.
• Managing and analysing logs.
• Incorporating threat intelligence for real-time
threat detection.
Alt text: Security onion
6. Metasploit
Metasploit is a framework for penetration testing that
helps security experts assess and verify system
security. It features a broad range of exploits,
payloads, and auxiliary modules for different security
testing scenarios.

Key Features:
• Creating and testing exploits.
• Conducting post-exploitation tasks and delivering
payloads.
• Automating penetration tests and validating
vulnerabilities.
Alt text: Man performing testing
• Integrating with other security tools.

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