Focus on MacNikto v1.1.1

MacNikto is an AppleScript GUI shell script wrapper built in Apple’s Xcode and Interface Builder, released under the terms of the GPL. It provides easy access to a subset of the features available in the Open Source, command-line driven Nikto web security scanner, installed along with the MacNikto application.

Nikto performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6100 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, versions on over 950 servers, and version specific problems on over 260 servers.

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The goal of MacNikto is to make Nikto’s basic web server scanning and reporting more accessible by providing an easy to use interface. Tool tips are provided for many of the interface elements to help you recall their function or dependencies.

Features :

  • GUI interface
  • SSL-only mode
  • Find-only mode
  • Inline reporting and printing
  • Automatic export and reader launch of reports in HTML, XML, CSV
    and TXT formats
  • Nikto database update check
  • Port range setting
  • Full Help documentation
  • Nikto 2.1.1 installer included

MacNikto is a Universal Binary and works with OS X.3 - .6 on PPC and MacIntel systems. Select MacNikto Help from the application Help menu for full operational documentation and tips.

Post scriptum

Compliance Mandates

  • Application Scanner :

    PCI/DSS 6.3, SOX A12.4, GLBA 16 CFR 314.4(b) and (2), HIPAA 164.308(a)(1)(i), FISMA RA-5, SA-11, SI-2, ISO 27001/27002 12.6, 15.2.2

  • Vulnerability Scanner :

    PCI DSS 11.2, 6.6, SOX A13.3, GLBA 16CFR Part 314.4(c), HIPAA 164.308(a)(8), FISMA RA-5, SI-2, ISO 27001-27002 12.6, 15.2.2


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