Hyena and Other Network Scanning Tools

MD93 — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:39:20 GMT

Hello All,

In 2020 at my previous company I used Hyena, an network scanning tool, to identify all endpoint on our AD. I had great success using the tool to identify endpoints that did not have our required security agents. Particularly desktops being the main culprit.

Now at my new company, I am thinking about recommending performing the same project but I need to create a use case proposal. Can anyone tell me the risks of using Hyena or if there is any alternatives that you have experience with? We are also looking in to creating a better asset management process.

Re: Hyena and Other Network Scanning Tools

Caute_cautim — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:00:59 GMT

Hi @MD93

Found this review initially: https://www.capterra.co.nz/reviews/177173/hyena

https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/cxh1im/looking_for_recommendations_on_a_tool_similar_to/?rdt=53785

Generally speaking, ManageEngine tools are cheap and will do what you need them to, but they're not polished, the UX is not always intuitive, they'll have occasional operational issues (usually resolved by restarting services), and their support and documentation is India-based and not great.

That said, they are a case of "you get what you pay for" and I do often recommend them over scripting for putting guard rails on helpdesk technicians managing accounts in AD, Exchange, and O365.

However, I prefer Adaxes, Netwrix, and Quest tools if you can fit them in the budget."

Regards

Caute_Cautim

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