Re: Embedded Linux questions (basic)
Ron Gula <[email protected]>
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Rolf lastname wrote: > Probably on the lame side - we are running Linux on an embedded platform, > and want to run a vulnerability scan. > > Do I run the server and client side against my device (If I can't add > software)? Does this make sense? It seems Nessus wants me to run software > on my embedded device also... Any pointing in a generally relevant > direction is greatly appreciated... > Install Nessus on a system (laptop, server, .etc) along with the client (either on that system or on something more convenient) and then scan the IP address(es) of your embedded device. I would also recommend performing a full port scan and enabling thorough checks. I would also perform this audit in a controlled environment that is not-operational as you don't know how it will react to a scan. Ron Gula Tenable Network Security _______________________________________________ Nessus mailing list [email protected] http://mail.nessus.org/mailman/listinfo/nessus