Network security testing tools for SMEs (small and medium enterprises)

Nowadays network security is a threat to all enterprises and unfortunately there is a lack of network security experts [1]. The objective of this research is to develop an inexpensive network security tool for SMEs with an easy and friendly interface to the user. The tool will perform basic network security tests such as firewall configuration check, vulnerability assessment and Denial of Service simulations. It will also provide network management features such as asset discovery and asset registry management. The report generated by the tool will be easy to understand for less experienced system administrators, and critical vulnerabilities will be forwarded to more skilled network security experts for further analysis.