https://chiefdennis.github.io/tags/nessus/Recent content in Nessus on Chief Dennis' BlogHugoenSun, 23 Feb 2025 15:43:16 +0100https://chiefdennis.github.io/projects/reconnaisance_vulnerabilities_nessus_openvas/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:43:16 +0100https://chiefdennis.github.io/projects/reconnaisance_vulnerabilities_nessus_openvas/<p><strong><img src="#ZgotmplZ" alt=""></strong></p> <p><a href="#introduction" >1. Introduction</a></p> <p><a href="#analysis-tools" >2. Analysis Tools</a></p> <p><a href="#scan-settings" >3. Scan Settings</a></p> <p><a href="#nessus-scanning-parameters" >3.1. Nessus Scanning Parameters</a></p> <p><a href="#openvas-scanning-parameters" >3.2. OpenVAS Scanning Parameters</a></p> <p><a href="#analysis-process" >4. Analysis Process</a></p> <p><a href="#running-the-scan-with-nessus" >4.1. Running the Scan with Nessus</a></p> <p><a href="#running-the-scan-with-openvas" >4.2. Running the Scan with OpenVAS</a></p> <p><a href="#comparison-of-results" >5. Comparison of Results</a></p> <p><a href="#conclusions" >6. Conclusions</a></p> <h2 id="introduction"> Introduction <a class="heading-link" href="#introduction"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h2> <p>The purpose of this report is to examine the security of a system through specialized tools for detecting vulnerabilities. To do this, exhaustive scans have been carried out using Nessus and OpenVAS on the <a href="https://github.com/rapid7/metasploitable3" class="external-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metasploitable3 virtual machine (Linux)</a>. After data collection, the findings will be analyzed and a detailed comparison of both tools will be made.</p>