Honeypot / Nessus help

["Robert McMahon" <bob () intoto com>]

Hi,

I'm trying to evaluate an Intrusion Detection/Prevention product which
advertises support for thousands of signatures.

I'm thinking of using Nessus and a honeypot to exercise the product.
I'm new to the tools/technology and was wondering if anybody has opinions
on if these are the right tools?  Also, should I use honeyd or some
other honeypot?  (My initial look at honeyd suggests it is a bit
premature, but like I said, I'm a newbie.)

Thanks in advance for any help and tips,

Bob McMahon
Application Engineer
Intoto Inc.
bob () intoto com