Use the OpenVAS Infrastructure Vulnerability Scanner

In this scenario-based lab, you will learn to identify vulnerabilities on devices on your subnet using Greenbone Security Manager (GSM). You will perform a non-credentialed scan of the entire subnet, create an output file containing the results, perform a credentialed scan of the subnet, and tcreate an output file containing the results.

Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Beginner
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Overview

Note: Once you begin the Challenge Lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your Challenge Lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the Challenge Lab before you start.

Understand the Scenario

You are a security administrator. You need to identify vulnerabilities on devices on your subnet. First, you will configure Greenbone Security Manager (GSM). Next, you will perform a non-credentialed scan of the entire subnet, and then you will create an output file containing the results. Finally, you will perform a credentialed scan of the subnet, and then you will create an output file containing the results.

Understand Your Environment

You will be using a Windows 10 Admin instance.