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OpenVAS

Open-source vulnerability scanner

3.9/ 54,000 GitHub starsC/PythonMIT

⚡ TL;DR

What
Open-source vulnerability scanner
Who
SOC, Vuln Mgmt
Catch
Heavy
Verdict
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended

🎯 The Problem It Solves

SOC, Vuln Mgmt need open-source vulnerability scanner. This tool solves that problem simply and effectively.

🔧 How It Works

Install OpenVAS and follow the quick start steps below to get results in minutes.

🚀 Installation & Quick Start

Installation

apt install openvas

Quick Start

  1. apt install openvas
  2. Initialize
  3. Start scan

✅ Pros

  • Comprehensive
  • Free
  • Feed

❌ Cons

  • Heavy
  • Setup complex
  • Slow

💬 Practitioner Verdict

"Best open-source vulnerability scanner."
Emmanuel, Security Reviewer

📊 Specifications

Language
C/Python
License
MIT
Platform
Linux, macOS, Windows
Kill Chain
Multiple
MITRE ATT&CK
T1078, T1059

💰 Pricing Reality

Free (OSS).

👥 Community Health

Stars4,000
Forks500
Contributors80
Health Score5.8/10

🏷️ Tags

SIEMOpen Source

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