Used Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (64-Bit) for Windows?


Editors’ Review

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Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer assesses Windows security, scanning for missing updates and common misconfigurations. It offers both graphical and command-line interfaces for local and remote systems.
  • Pros

    • Scans for missing security updates, rollups, and service packs.
    • Identifies common security misconfigurations.
    • Supports local and remote system scans.
    • Provides graphical and command-line interfaces.
    • Utilizes Microsoft Update technologies.
  • Cons

    • Does not scan for all possible vulnerabilities.
    • Relies on a known list of less secure settings.
    • Functionality is limited to Windows systems.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
9,929
Downloads Last Week
22

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Developer’s Description

Find missing hot fixes and vulnerabilities in your Windows system.
With Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (64-Bit), assess the security state of Windows machine. It includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Microsoft Windows systems. It will scan for missing security updates, rollups and service packs using Microsoft Update technologies. MBSA will also scan for common security misconfigurations (also called Vulnerability Assessment checks) using a known list of less secure settings and configurations.

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