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A Survey And Comparative Study On Vulnerability Scanning Tools, Cassidy Khounborine
A Survey And Comparative Study On Vulnerability Scanning Tools, Cassidy Khounborine
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Vulnerability scanners are a tool used by many organizations and developers as part of their vulnerability management. These scanners aid in the security of applications, databases, networks, etc. There are many different options available for vulnerability scanners that vary in the analysis method they encompass or target for which they scan, among many other features. This thesis explores the different types of scanners available and aims to ease the burden of selecting the ideal vulnerability scanner for one’s needs by conducting a survey and comparative analysis of vulnerability scanners. Before diving into the vulnerability scanners available, background information is provided …
Learning-Based Analysis On The Exploitability Of Security Vulnerabilities, Adam Bliss
Learning-Based Analysis On The Exploitability Of Security Vulnerabilities, Adam Bliss
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to develop a tool that uses machine learning techniques to make predictions about whether or not a given vulnerability will be exploited. Such a tool could help organizations such as electric utilities to prioritize their security patching operations. Three different models, based on a deep neural network, a random forest, and a support vector machine respectively, are designed and implemented. Training data for these models is compiled from a variety of sources, including the National Vulnerability Database published by NIST and the Exploit Database published by Offensive Security. Extensive experiments are conducted, including testing …