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OpenVAS is a full-featured vulnerability scanner developed by Greenbone since 2006, supporting unauthenticated and authenticated testing across various protocols. It obtains detection tests from a daily-updated feed and forms part of the OpenVAS Community Edition within Greenbone's commercial vulnerability management product family.
Words AI uses
AI reaches for comprehensive · open-source · viable substitute when it describes OpenVAS.
One caveat recurs: complex.
Sources
wiz.io shapes more of what AI says about OpenVAS than any other source, at 5.7% of its citations.
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The market map
Network Firewall Solutions →Excerpts where OpenVAS appeared in the AI's answer

OpenVAS (Greenbone) serves as a robust substitute for commercial vulnerability scanners

OpenVAS (Greenbone Vulnerability Management) serves as a robust substitute
Excerpts where OpenVAS appeared in the AI's answer

OpenVAS: A fully featured open-source vulnerability scanner and manager for regular internal audits.

OpenVAS : A robust, open-source vulnerability scanner that integrates closely with Greenbone Vulnerability Management.