Pros Simple way of checking system-level security.
Cons Needs careful management to avoid producing large reports.
Another useful tool that, when used with care, simplifies securing your systems. System Scanner highlights possible security problems with your operating system installation and configuration. System Scanner checks system settings that affect the machine's general operation. For each vulnerability found some remedy is suggested, although you still need to formulate your own security policy in order to know whether to apply a particular remedy or not. The system consists of a console and any number of agents running on the systems to be scanned.