Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) - Free Windows Security Tool

For IT Professionals

Scan local or remote computers

Configure scan options

Scan results

URL: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/security/cc184924.aspx

Review:

Looking for a free Windows OS vulnerability scanning tool?  MBSA is the answer for you. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) lets administrators scan local and remote systems for missing security updates as well as common security misconfigurations. MBSA 2.3 release adds support for Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2012. Windows 2000 will no longer be supported with this release.

Supported OS:

Windows XP - Yes
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition - Yes
Windows Server 2003 - Yes
Windows Server 2003 x64 - Yes
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - Yes
Windows Vista - Yes
Windows Vista x64 Edition - Yes
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems - Yes
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems - Yes
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems - Yes
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems - Yes
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems - Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems - Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems - Yes
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems - Yes
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems - Yes
Windows Server 2012 - Yes
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems - Yes
Windows 8.1 for 64-bit Systems - Yes
Windows Server 2012 R2 - Yes
Windows RT - No
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