OpenVAS
openvas.orgFull-featured open-source vulnerability scanner by Greenbone
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About
OpenVAS is a full-featured open-source vulnerability scanner capable of unauthenticated and authenticated testing across a wide range of internet and industrial protocols. It uses a regularly updated feed of vulnerability tests and includes a powerful internal programming language for custom test implementation. Developed and maintained by Greenbone since 2006, it forms the core of the OpenVAS Community Edition alongside other open-source modules.
Problem
Organizations need a reliable, comprehensive tool to detect and assess vulnerabilities across their network assets.
For
security professionals and IT administrators
How it works
OpenVAS scans systems using authenticated and unauthenticated tests sourced from a daily-updated vulnerability feed, supporting a wide range of protocols and large-scale deployments.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
Greenbone
Launched
2006