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    GFI LanGuard

    Score5.8 out of 10
    N/AGFI LanGuard is software used to manage and maintain end-point protection across a network. It provides visibility into all the elements in the network, helping to assess where there may be potential vulnerabilities, and enables the administrator to patch them. It is a patch management and network auditing solution.N/A

    Metasploit

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AMetasploit is open source network security software described by Rapid7 as the world’s most used penetration testing framework, designed to help security teams do more than just verify vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and improve security awareness.N/A
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    GFI LanGuardMetasploit
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    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Tenable Nessus
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Tenable Vulnerability Management
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GFI LanGuardMetasploit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
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    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    GFI LanGuardMetasploit
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GFI Software
    -To track the vulnerability level of a windows network. -To push windows and other application updates from a central location. -Produce reports to highlight work being done to protect a network. In some organizations, you may have to prove for audit reasons you are enforcing policies put into place around cyber-security. This software can help you track work done on an ongoing basis for such purposes.
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    Rapid7
    It is easy to use with sufficient documentation on how to use the tools for end users or newbies. Experienced testers will find it easy to customise and configure the test cases. Just wished that I could have taken up a course on using this tool in my study days so that I could had explored more and improved my familiarity with the tool, unlike when working where access and time to explore the other features of the tool is limited
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    Pros
    GFI Software
    • Install an agent to thoroughly scan machines to discover vulnerabilities.
    • Keeps there lists up-to-date with applications outside of windows and lets you know when an update is available.
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    Rapid7
    • Easy to use.
    • Many exploits available.
    • Multi-platform.
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    Cons
    GFI Software
    • It could be a bit of information overload which some things are shown can become noise. Maybe different levels of "security" for lack of a better term may be better where you have a summary vs detailed level when it comes to rating the vulnerability of the entire network.
    • I find I sometimes have issues with PCs on a different network accessed across a VPN where timeouts often occur with very large updates. This aspect can be improved.
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    Rapid7
    • More robust menus
    • Better plugin inter-operation
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    Support Rating
    GFI Software
    I only tried to access there support once and it was a relatively pain-free process. They also have a lot of documentation available online which can be used to learn and tailor the software to suit your needs. It just takes time and effort to plan, execute and monitor going forward.
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    Rapid7
    We don't use it.
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    Alternatives Considered
    GFI Software
    WSUS was the other alternative I considered but I believe GFI takes updates, reporting, and functionality to a different level for an enterprise/medium-size business environment.
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    Rapid7
    Metasploit is the most well-known tool in the average pen tester's toolkit. It's hard to compare to its neighbor's due to its size and following.
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    Return on Investment
    GFI Software
    • Certainty. It allows you to know where on your network needs attention.
    • Peace of mind. As security professionals, we can only put the necessary things in place to prevent malicious persons from exploiting a network. The software allows you to know whether or not your risk of exploitation is high or low. and if high what to do with it.
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    Rapid7
    • Positive: Improves efficiency of our network penetration testing operations.
    • Positive: Allows for collaboration and information sharing during a penetration test.
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