> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cas-cyber.gitbook.io/cas-cybersecurity/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cas-cyber.gitbook.io/cas-cybersecurity/vulnerability-scanning-and-analysis/openvas.md). # OpenVAS ### Vulnerability Scanning with OpenVas [OpenVas](https://www.openvas.org) is an open source **vulnerability scanner** that can test a system for security holes using a database of over **53’0000** test plugins. We can install it directly into kali Linux or use a docker image instead. I'll not cover the topic here howto install or use OpenVas. If you want to give it a try, you can use the following docker image: ![OpenVAS Dashboard](https://3977837039-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MfT0VPyK6X13Egd9pzy%2F-MhYlYZHP5trqtXjU7o-%2F-Mhd5wwI1-SkmllCtAbC%2Fopenvas-01.png?alt=media\&token=04dc3d49-69ea-4af3-be5f-08dea40b9c40) The advantage of a tool like OpenVas is that you get nicer reports and the vulnerabilities are categorized in high, medium and low. But running OpenVas can be very ressource intense and the scanning process can be very time intense. ### Setup Tbd