Windows VM vulnerability scan
Budget: $25 – $50 USD
I need a seasoned security professional to review a Windows-based virtual machine and uncover any system configuration vulnerabilities that could be exploited. The goal is to leave me with a hardening roadmap and a concise, prioritized report I can act on quickly.
Scope
• Examine group policies, registry settings, user permissions, network‐related configuration, and any default services or roles that might weaken the host.
• Combine automated scanning tools (for example, Nessus, OpenVAS or similar) with hands-on manual auditing so no misconfiguration slips through the cracks.
• Validate findings, rank them by severity and provide clear remediation steps that reference best-practice frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks or Microsoft’s Security Baselines.
Deliverables
1. A written assessment detailing each discovered issue, its impact, and recommended fix.
2. A brief debrief call or chat to walk me through the results and answer follow-up questions.
When you reply, please highlight your direct experience performing Windows configuration audits and the tools you prefer. No need for lengthy proposals—solid, relevant experience is what matters most here.
Scope
• Examine group policies, registry settings, user permissions, network‐related configuration, and any default services or roles that might weaken the host.
• Combine automated scanning tools (for example, Nessus, OpenVAS or similar) with hands-on manual auditing so no misconfiguration slips through the cracks.
• Validate findings, rank them by severity and provide clear remediation steps that reference best-practice frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks or Microsoft’s Security Baselines.
Deliverables
1. A written assessment detailing each discovered issue, its impact, and recommended fix.
2. A brief debrief call or chat to walk me through the results and answer follow-up questions.
When you reply, please highlight your direct experience performing Windows configuration audits and the tools you prefer. No need for lengthy proposals—solid, relevant experience is what matters most here.