Nmap 2006 User Survey!

[Fyodor <fyodor () insecure org>]

Hello Everyone,

What do "version detection", "service detection", "performance
improvements", "runtime time estimates", "categorized OS detection",
and "target mac address printing" have in common?

They are all desired features voted into the top 10 list in the last
Nmap User Survey which were then implemented.  With Nmap 4 behind us,
it is now time to make a roadmap for the next big development cycle.
That calls for another survey to determine what you guys, the users,
really want.  I made a list of a couple dozen features for you to
rate, and you can also add your own ideas in the comments section.

In addition, the popular Top Security Tools page
(http://www.insecure.org/tools.html) is getting a bit crufty since it
is based on your 2003 preferences.  In 2003 we saw the rise of
wireless tools, web scanners, and more authentication crackers.  What
tools and classes of tools do you find most useful in 2006?  I'm also
interested in what security web sites you find valuable.

To answer these questions, I have designed and posted a new survey at:

  http://www.insecure.org/nmap/survey.html

Please take a few minutes to fill it out.  It is only one page with 15
questions (some are compound questions though).  It is completely
anonymous unless you choose to provide your name.  Also, only
aggregate results are posted.  The 2000 survey had 1,200 responses,
2003 had 1,854, and I'm hoping to see 2,500 this year!  When we reach
that number, I'll close the survey and start tabulating the results.
You can help us get there as soon as possible by taking the survey
now.

The third-most valuable section is the general (private) comments
field.  Many people have shared useful insights and valuable
information there, so I read all of those particularly carefully.

As always, results will be analyzed and posted so that you can benefit
from each other's experience.  This is meant to survey only
nmap-hackers members, so please don't link this survey from your web
sites or post to other mailing lists.  Asking your
employees/customers/users to vote in order to enhance your
product/site ranking is also prohibited.

Thanks,
Fyodor

PS:  Here is that URL again: http://www.insecure.org/nmap/survey.html


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