Vulnerability Assessment of University Computer Network Using Scanning Tool Nexpose

Abstract

Vulnerability assessment of university computer network has become the need of the hour due to rapid increase in the number of vulnerabilities. The universities are technologically advancing at a much faster pace, and university network being open, large and diverse in nature is highly vulnerable which in turn makes it prone to attacks by malicious intent entities. Current paper discusses about detection and assessment of vulnerabilities in the computer network of Bundelkhand University Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. To ensure the confidentiality, authenticity and integrity of computer network, timely detection and remediation of vulnerabilities are an indispensable task. University data being highly crucial and confidential demand for the network to be robust and secure. The vulnerability assessment of university computer network is done using a vulnerability scanning tool Nexpose which is an excellent and efficient scanning tool. The scan results were analyzed to determine vulnerabilities with critical severity using CVSS score. A vulnerability with its CVE ID can be searched for further details in National Vulnerability Database (NVD). The critical vulnerabilities for which exploits are available are of greater risk as compared to other vulnerabilities. Thus, critical vulnerabilities demand for early removal or remediation to ensure network robustness and security.