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SekChek Local |
SekChek Classic |
Caters for all major computer platforms
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Supports MS-Windows, Active Directory and MS-Exchange.
Support for other platforms is under consideration. |
Supports MS-Windows, Active Directory, OS/400, UNIX, Novell / Netware and MS-Exchange. |
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Minimal impact on the target Host
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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. |
Analyses multiple systems in one Scan
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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
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Yes
You may copy the software & distribute it to anyone you wish. |
Yes
You may copy the software & distribute it to anyone you wish. |
Scan data is processed locally
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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. |
Analyses all user and group accounts, not sample-based
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Yes |
Yes |
Fast turnaround time
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Yes
Your report is available within minutes of completing a Scan. |
Yes
Your encrypted report is typically despatched within 12 hours of receipt of your Scan file. |
Report format
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MS-Access database with a user-friendly interface |
MS-Word (main report), MS-Excel (option for large report sections) |
Easy to read results
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Yes
Results are presented in graphical and tabular formats. Each Report database includes a comprehensive set of summary and detailed reports.
View sample reports. |
Yes
Each report section contains a graphical summary and detailed results.
View sample reports. |
Overall Rating of security on a system
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No |
Yes
Security is rated against real-life industry averages for security. |
Independent, objective reporting
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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
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Yes |
Yes
View sample |
Ability to compare security of two systems
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Yes
Comparisons can span both time and system |
Yes
Comparisons can be made for a system at different points in time |
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
Reports are typically in MS-Word / Excel format. |
Reports provide Implications and general Recommendations
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No
However, a Glossary containing definitions of all database fields is provided. |
Yes |
Embedded security tools
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Yes
The free tools library includes:
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Yes
As per the SekChek Local tool.
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Access to SekChek’s Technical Support Helpdesk |
Yes |
Yes |
Relative cost
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Low, from 0.2 SekChek units (USD 70) per audit Contact us for pricing options |
Medium, from 0.8 SekChek units per audit Contact us for pricing options |
Money-back guarantee (no report, no charge)
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Yes |
Yes |
A proven track record
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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.
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