ipLegion is a web application that simulates an attack on an IP address and gives a detailed report of the vulnerabilities found.

The customer is presented with a report that explains the threats and how to fix them.

The notable difference between this and similar products is that ipLegion offers:

- a simple web interface that facilitates the use of the tools even by a low profile IT professional;

- a centrally managed software which is updated immediately without the shipment of any physical goods;

- scouts can be easily installed on single workstations across networks to allow internal assessments to be performed.

- entire sub-networks (groups of IPs) or single IPs may both be scanned. The sub-networks may be shared with other users or even groups of users.

- multi-language web interface in English, German, Spanish and Italian. Japanese in 2003Q3

Detailed description of ipLegion

Technological Modules

Web Server
A web server is used to access and manage the ipLegion system. The system can be accessed from any workstation using an internet browser as a single point of access. All activities are carried out through this single interface. The data are protected by an HTTPS connection.

Database

This is the RDBMS back end. It stores account information, user data, host and network preferences, vulnerabilities, problem fixing/patching information and reports. The database is SQL compatible. An ODBC interface can be used to access the database.

Scout
This is the ipLegion Scan Engine. One or more Scouts can be placed into different networks, as an independent module, to pick up Master Controller requests and perform the necessary assessments. The Scout connects back to the Master Controller using a proxy. No setup or maintenance is required. The connection between Master and Scout is protected by SSL/TLS.

Master Controller
This is the central scheduling engine handling all Scout connections and distributing the scans among the various Scouts. The Master Controller ensures that the right scan is run on the nearest Scout. The Master Controller is the only part visible to the Scouts and acts as a dispatcher to the database.