The SekChek Local tool…
- Consistent, objective and comprehensive reporting... not sample-based.
- No data leaves your organisation... Scan files are processed locally on your PC.
- Fast turnaround time… Scans take only a few minutes to run... Access Tokens are issued within seconds of receiving your Token request.
- Convenient and easy-to use… saves valuable time... eliminates the risk of error!
- Economical… no software licensing fees… you pay only when you use the tool.
- No software is installed, or executed on the target Host system… the processing is done over the network from a regular workstation... no impact on the Host system.
The following table compares the features of the classic SekChek tool and SekChek Local. It will help you to decide which tool is right for you.
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Features |
SekChek Local |
SekChek Classic |
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Caters for all major computer platforms |
MS-Windows only
Support for other platforms will be announced throughout 2008. |
Yes
The tool runs on OS/400, Windows, UNIX and Novell / Netware. |
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Minimal impact on the target Host |
Yes
The Scan is executed against the Host system from a workstation attached to the network. |
Yes
Although the Scan executes on the target Host it does not use a traditional Setup program and makes no changes to the system. |
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Analyses multiple systems in one Scan |
Yes
You can analyse up to 15 Servers per Scan. This makes it easy to compare security across multiple Hosts. |
No
The Scan must be executed on each Host you want to analyse. |
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Pay as you use service, no software licensing fees, regular software updates |
Yes
You are free to copy the software & distribute it to anyone you wish. |
Yes
You are free to copy the software & distribute it to anyone you wish. |
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Scan data is processed locally |
Yes
Scan data is processed locally on your PC. You use an Access Token to unlock your Scan file. |
No
The encrypted Scan file is sent to SekChek for processing where your security controls are assessed and benchmarked against the industry average. |
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Analyses all user and group accounts, not sample-based |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fast turnaround time |
Yes
Your report is available within minutes of completing a Scan. |
Yes
Your report is typically despatched within 12 hours of receipt of your Scan file. |
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Easy to read results |
Yes
Results are presented in a familiar tabular format. |
Yes
Each report section contains a graphical summary and detailed results. |
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Overall Rating of security on a system |
No |
Yes
Security is rated against real-life industry averages for security. |
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Independent, objective reporting |
Yes
The results are the same regardless of who performs the Scan |
Yes
The results are the same regardless of who performs the Scan |
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Comparisons against real-life industry averages and leading practices for security |
Yes |
Yes |
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Scan data can be queried, sorted, copied / pasted |
Yes
Scan data is written to a Report database in MS-Access format.
You can view the results via SekChek’s comprehensive set of reports or develop your own queries using MS-Access’ powerful data manipulation utilities. |
Limited
Output is typically in MS-Word format. |
Reports provide Implications and general Recommendations |
No |
Yes |
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Access to SekChek's Technical Support Helpdesk |
Yes
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Yes |
Money-back guarantee (no report, no charge) |
Yes |
Yes |
A proven track record |
Yes
The tool builds on the strengths of the classic SekChek tool |
Yes
SekChek has provided this service to leading audit firms, security practitioners and internal audit functions in the world's best known organisations since 1996. |