OpenVAS
openvas.orgOpen Vulnerability Assessment 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 supports large-scale scans through performance tuning. Developed and maintained by Greenbone since 2006, it is the core engine of the OpenVAS Community Edition.
Problem
Organizations need a reliable way to detect and assess vulnerabilities across their network infrastructure.
For
security professionals, network administrators, and IT teams
How it works
OpenVAS scans systems using a continuously updated feed of vulnerability tests, supporting both authenticated and unauthenticated checks across various protocols.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
Greenbone
Launched
2006