OpenVas: Vulnerability Scanning | Installation Guide
Introduction: OpenVAS is a vulnerability scanner that analyzes endpoints and web apps to uncover and detect flaws. Corporations frequently employ it as part of their mitigation strategies to initially identify any weaknesses in their operational or testing servers and apps. This isn't an ultimate solution, but it can assist in the elimination of any common weaknesses that may have sneaked through the gaps. Installation: There are three methods to install GreenBone openVas: 1- Install from Kali/OpenVas repositories: This way varies in difficulty because of the needed configurations, you can simply install it with apt. sudo apt-get update -y && sudo apt-get upgrade -y && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -y sudo apt-get install openvas sudo gvm-setup sudo gvm-check-setup 2- Install from source (Manually): This way is not the best for beginners due to prerequisite installations and error handling can be challenging. github.com/greenbone/openvas-scanner 3- Run from docker: