While most users don't think of Hewlett-Packard (HP) when it comes to security-related software, the company has a large selection of security and server management software to choose from. Praesidium WebEnforcer for Windows NT 1.1 is HP's entry into the burgeoning server security scanning software market. The software provides protection for NT 4.0 servers running Microsoft IIS and BackOffice products. Unfortunately, the product doesn't support Windows 2000. HP touts WebEnforcer as a product for anyone, from the entry-level network administrator to the experienced IT professional with little time to spend working through security issues.
Features and Benefits
Like many security scanners on the market, WebEnforcer includes a substantial database of known security issues and server vulnerabilities that it can scan, correct, or suggest remedies for. Out of the box, the software can fix more than 100 registry and Distributed COM (DCOM) permission issues and provides more than 200 standard Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), BackOffice, IIS, and NT local and external system security lockdowns. . . .
Hal Rottenberg November 16, 2000