OpenVAS Network Vulnerability Scanner

Find insecure software and scan for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) across your network infrastructure.

About OpenVAS

OpenVAS (Open Vulnerability Assessment System) is a comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanner that provides detailed security analysis of network infrastructure. It's designed to detect security issues in systems and networks, providing detailed reports with remediation guidance.

100,000+
Network Tests
50,000+
CVEs Detected
24/7
Continuous Updates
99.9%
Detection Rate

Network Vulnerability Assessment

Comprehensive scanning of network infrastructure to identify security weaknesses and potential attack vectors.

Network Scanning Capabilities:

  • Port scanning and service detection
  • Operating system fingerprinting
  • Service version detection
  • Network topology mapping
  • Firewall and IDS evasion

CVE Detection

Automated detection of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) with detailed analysis and risk assessment.

CVE Detection Features:

  • Real-time CVE database updates
  • CVSS score calculation
  • Exploit availability checking
  • Vulnerability trend analysis
  • Custom vulnerability tests

Security Policy Compliance

Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards through automated policy checking.

Compliance Features:

  • CIS benchmark compliance
  • NIST security controls
  • Custom policy validation
  • Regulatory compliance checks
  • Audit trail generation

Advanced Reporting

Generate comprehensive security reports with detailed findings, risk assessments, and remediation guidance.

Reporting Features:

  • Executive summary reports
  • Technical detailed reports
  • Risk-based prioritization
  • Remediation recommendations
  • Trend analysis and metrics

OpenVAS Scan Types

OpenVAS offers various scanning modes to meet different security assessment needs and requirements.

Full Scan

Comprehensive vulnerability assessment covering all available tests and checks. Provides the most thorough security analysis but takes longer to complete.

# Full scan configuration openvas-scanner --target 192.168.1.0/24 \ --scan-type full \ --report-format html \ --output report.html

Quick Scan

Fast vulnerability assessment focusing on the most common and critical security issues. Ideal for regular security checks and monitoring.

# Quick scan configuration openvas-scanner --target 192.168.1.0/24 \ --scan-type quick \ --report-format pdf \ --output quick_report.pdf

Custom Scan

Tailored vulnerability assessment with specific test selection and configuration options. Allows fine-tuning for specific environments.

# Custom scan configuration openvas-scanner --target 192.168.1.0/24 \ --scan-type custom \ --test-categories "DoS,Web" \ --exclude-ports "22,80" \ --output custom_report.xml

Compliance Scan

Focused scanning for specific compliance requirements and regulatory standards. Includes policy-based checks and validation.

# Compliance scan configuration openvas-scanner --target 192.168.1.0/24 \ --scan-type compliance \ --policy "CIS_Benchmark" \ --report-format csv \ --output compliance_report.csv

Integration Capabilities

OpenVAS integrates seamlessly with your existing security infrastructure and tools.

API Integration

RESTful API for seamless integration with SIEM systems, ticketing platforms, and custom applications.

Cloud Platform Support

Native support for cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Continuous Monitoring

Scheduled scanning and continuous monitoring capabilities for ongoing security assessment.

Team Collaboration

Multi-user support with role-based access control and team collaboration features.

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