OpenVAS

Purpose

Use this skill for broad vulnerability scanning when the engagement needs baseline coverage of approved assets using an OpenVAS or Greenbone-style workflow.

Phase Fit

• Primary: Vulnerability Analysis
• Secondary: Discovery and Reconnaissance, Retest and Closure

Use When

• Need scanner-led breadth coverage across approved hosts or services.
• Need a repeatable open-source scanning workflow.
• Need a retest baseline after remediation.

Avoid When