Prerequisites:
1.Basic Networking Knowledge
Understand IP addressing, subnets, and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
2. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Know basic concepts Cyber Security like vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, and risk management.
3. Operating System Familiarity
Basic experience with Linux/Unix (commands, system administration) as OpenVAS runs on Linux.
4. Vulnerability Scanning Concepts
Know how vulnerability scanners work and what vulnerability databases like CVE are.
5. Command Line Skills
Basic Linux terminal skills for managing systems and installing packages.
6. Security Tools Exposure (Optional)
Experience with tools like Nmap or Metasploit can be helpful but not necessary.
What You Will Learn
- What OpenVAS is and how it helps with vulnerability scanning.
- Installing and configuring OpenVAS on Linux systems.
- Running vulnerability scans on networks and systems.
- Understanding and interpreting scan results (severity levels, CVSS scores).
- Generating reports and prioritizing vulnerabilities.
- Automating scans and updating vulnerability tests (NVTs).
- Integrating OpenVAS with other tools like SIEM for better security monitoring.
- Security best practices for addressing vulnerabilities (patching, remediation).
- Troubleshooting and maintaining OpenVAS for effective scanning.
Career Opportunities After Completing OpenVAS Training
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Security Analyst / Cybersecurity Analyst
- Penetration Tester (Junior)
- Network Security Engineer
- IT Security Consultant
- SOC Analyst
- Compliance & Risk Analyst
- Ethical Hacking Specialist
