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

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

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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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.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the password generated during the OpenVAS setup?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to create a scan task manually in OpenVAS.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you do if you find vulnerabilities after scanning your network?

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