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OpenVAS (Greenbone Vulnerability Management)

Comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanning and management.

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Pricing

OpenVAS is free and open-source (Community Edition). Greenbone Networks offers commerci...

Primary use case

Identify and manage security vulnerabilities across IT infrastructure.

Last updated

Mar 24, 2026

Snapshot

OpenVAS is an open-source vulnerability scanner and a core component of the Greenbone Vulnerability Management (GVM) framework. It identifies security weaknesses in networks, systems, and applications to help organiza...

Key highlights

Free and open-source solution for vulnerability assessment.

Extensive, daily updated vulnerability database (NVTs).

Web-based interface for intuitive management and reporting.

Quick start

1 Install via Docker container or virtual appliance.
2 Access the web interface (Greenbone Security Assistant).
3 Configure a target IP address and initiate a scan.
4 Review detailed scan reports for identified vulnerabilities.

Where it shines

Ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals.

Organizations with limited budgets requiring robust scanning.

Network security assessments and compliance audits.

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for IT security.