Describe cyber attacks that could affect a computer system or network : Scanning the Network with OpenVas

This video tutorial covers the installation and use of OpenVAS on Kali Linux. It begins with an introduction to OpenVAS, a powerful and free vulnerability assessment tool. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for installing OpenVAS, configuring it for effective scanning, and running a scan on a target machine. It also explains how to analyze the scan results to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited in cyber attacks. The video concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, intercepting traffic with Wireshark.

What is one of the key features of OpenVAS mentioned in the video?

• It requires a subscription.

• It is a flexible and powerful tool.

• It is only available for Windows.

• It is a paid tool.

Which command is used to begin the installation of OpenVAS on Kali Linux?

• setup openvas

• yum install openvas

• apt-get install openvas

• install openvas

What should you do with the unique password generated during the OpenVAS setup?

• Share it publicly

• Use it as a username

• Copy and save it

• Ignore it

How do you access OpenVAS after starting the service?

• Via a mobile app

• Using a web browser

• Through a command line interface

• By sending an email

What is the first step in creating a scan task in OpenVAS?

• Enter the IP address of the target

• Select the scan intensity

• Download additional plugins

• Choose a scan template

What should you do after identifying vulnerabilities in your network using OpenVAS?

• Sell the information

• Publish them online

• Ignore them

• Repair all serious vulnerabilities

What is the recommended scan intensity setting for a quick and thorough scan?

• Full and fast

• Light and slow

• Minimal and rapid

• Deep and steady