Managing a network vulnerability assessment

Managing A Network Vulnerability Assessment provides a formal framework for finding and eliminating network security threats. It focuses on the steps necessary to manage an assessment, including the development of a scope statement, the understanding and use of assessment methodology, the creation of an assessment team, and the production of a response report. The book also details what commercial, freeware, and shareware tools are available, how they work, and how to use them. By following the procedures outlined in this guide, a company can pinpoint what parts of their network need to be hardened, and avoid expensive and unnecessary purchases.