Vulnerability Scanning: OpenVAS
In this lab you'll practice configuring and executing vulnerability scans with OpenVAS. When you're finished with this lab, you'll have the knowledge to use OpenVAS effectively, to scan your own hosts and networks for vulnerabilities.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
Challenge
Create and Configure an OpenVAS Scan
In this challenge, you'll become familiar with the web interface of OpenVAS. You'll learn how to execute scans by creating and configuring a target and a scan task. Furthermore you'll learn how to read and interpret scan results, and export the results to a nice PDF file
Challenge
Modify a Scan and Perform a Custom Vulnerability Scan
In this challenge we will perform a host-based scan, and modify a scan task. Furthermore we will compare the scan results with previous results.
Challenge
The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic networking skills
- Basic knowledge of security