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Re: distributed computing project for pen-testing?
From: thomas springer <tuevsec () gmx net>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:14:07 +0200
Nothing too difficult at all. Nessus will be happy work distributed if you set up 10 hosts doing different check-family an contact them in parallel to scan a given host. Scanrand will be happy (and f*cking fast) if you fire up 1 listener and 10 hosts scanning huge subnets. Try with 4 or 5 senders and one listener and put NMap to rest until its needed for some special scan or service identification. I once thought about operating a "Scanrand"-Cluster from different providers - but do you know anybody who is both willing to - pay for this service (running one host is around 10€ a month) - take personal responsibility for the scans ?? - I dropped the idea. The biggest problem of distributed work is probably that most of us pentesters are highly individualized, paranoid and bound to ndas that limit the possible amount of distribution or 3rd-party-work tom Craig Wright wrote:
2 hosts scanning a C class First scan 1-128 2nd 129-256 Brute force - split the keys/passwords etc. I am missing something here as I do not see how you could possibly require grid computing to do anything other than brute forcing (and this is available already and has been for over a decade) What is so difficult about splitting the processes? Craig -----Original Message----- From: Joel Jose [mailto:joel () firstlegion net] Sent: 28 March 2006 10:26 To: pen-test () securityfocus com Subject: distributed computing project for pen-testing? does anyone have any idea or know of any current project that uses distributed computing power to work tools like nessus, nmap.. etc? wont it be feasible? Biologist have them to cure the latest disease, isnt it time we made use of it to cut time and costs? Many of my "thorough" testing is not possible because of time constraints.. i would be one of the happiest person in the world if such a thing ever existed!!.. thanx, joel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/forms/ec.php?pubid=10025 And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation in respect of matters arising within those States and Territories of Australia where such legislation exists. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use or disclose the information. If you have received this email in error, please inform us promptly by reply email or by telephoning +61 2 9286 5555. Please delete the email and destroy any printed copy. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. You may not rely on this message as advice unless it has been electronically signed by a Partner of BDO or it is subsequently confirmed by letter or fax signed by a Partner of BDO. BDO accepts no liability for any damage caused by this email or its attachments due to viruses, interference, interception, corruption or unauthorised access. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/forms/ec.php?pubid=10025 And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Current thread:
- distributed computing project for pen-testing? Joel Jose (Mar 28)
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- RE: distributed computing project for pen-testing? Craig Wright (Mar 28)
- Re: distributed computing project for pen-testing? Jerome Athias (Mar 29)
- Re: distributed computing project for pen-testing? thomas springer (Mar 29)