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URL: www.pentasafe.com
Client OS: Windows NT, UNIX, AS400, Netware
Target OS: Windows NT, UNIX, AS400, Netware
Description: Pentasafe has been known for its AS400 host-based assessment tool. Recently they have added functionality for Windows NT, UNIX, and Netware. The tool functions similarly to Symantec's ESM. Pentasafe's VigilEnt NT agent has a nice feature: instead of needing to be loaded on the system being tested, the NT agent can be loaded on any system in the target domain under a domain administrator account and can run queries against any domain system. In addition, Pentasafe's VigilEnt does offer an integrated console to manage different agents (NT, UNIX, AS400). However, the reporting features do not offer much information describing vulnerabilities nor provide recommendations on how to fix the problem. Pentasafe is working to improve its descriptions and recommendations, and future versions should have this functionality.
Pentasafe's VigilEnt also offers many features that can assist with system administration across the enterprise. The products can be used to enforce policy and make configuration changes across the NT domain and other agents. The integrated console enables system administrators to monitor and maintain resources from one centralized station. Pentasafe continues to improve its product lines and will be a major player in this market space.
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