OpenVAS

OpenVAS is an open source vulnerability scanner used to execute the actual network vulnerability tests in Linux distributions. OpenVAS Vulnerability Scanner is a centralized framework for various services and tools. It offers a powerful vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management solution. The OpenVAS plays important role in penetration testing and have an updated scanner in the security tool kit. The mentioned scanner provides OpenVAS Transfer Protocol (OTP). While scanning, user can stop, pause or resume the scanning process.