18. Vulnerability Scanning with OpenVAS

Why is vulnerability scanning considered a crucial skill in cybersecurity?

• It helps in identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities.

• It is used to create new software applications.

• It is only required for network administrators.

• It is used to design user interfaces.

What is the name of the free vulnerability scanner installed on Kali Linux?

• Metasploit

• Nessus

• OpenVAS

• Wireshark

Which command is used to start OpenVAS on Kali Linux?

• openvas D start

• gvm start

• openvas start

• gvm D start

What is the default username and password for logging into OpenVAS?

• root and toor

• admin and admin123

• admin and password

• user and user123

What is the purpose of setting up scan targets in OpenVAS?

• To configure network settings.

• To identify the systems to be scanned for vulnerabilities.

• To create user accounts.

• To install new software.

What type of scan uses credentials to log into the system and perform a vulnerability scan?

• Discovery scan

• Non-credential scan

• Credential scan

• Network scan

What is the benefit of using credential scans over non-credential scans?

• They use less network bandwidth.

• They are faster.

• They provide more detailed information.

• They are easier to configure.

What is the name of the task created for the scan job in the tutorial?

• network scan

• discovery scan

• full and fast scan

• ms10 scan with CRS

What type of scan is configured in the tutorial?

• Discovery scan

• Post Discovery scan

• Full and fast scan

• System Discovery scan

What is the expected duration for the scan to complete?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• Over 5 hours

• 3 hours