- Let's look at how to use OpenVAS…to scan for system vulnerabilities…as part of a technical security assessment.…In this demo, I've installed…OpenVAS on the Kali Linux system,…as described in the Introduction to Kali Linux course.…I'll log into the OpenVAS server using admin credentials.…Before beginning a vulnerability scan, it's important…to ensure that the signatures are up to date.…In this version of OpenVAS, that's done…by updating the vulnerability feeds.…
I'll go to administration and select…the feeds that I want to synchronize.…I'll hover over administration and click on NVT feed.…To synchronize, I'll click Synchronize With Feed Now.…Synchronization can be quick or slow, depending…on how out of date the signatures are.…Be sure to allow enough time for a long…synchronization prior to your vulnerability scan.…When the feed version doesn't change, then…it's the most current version.…
Next, I'll define the target address range,…which was identified in the network discovery step.…I'll click on Configuration and Targets.…
Author
Marc Menninger
Updated
9/11/2020Released
5/8/2017- Cite the three phases of external security assessments.
- Explain the reasons for conducting a log review.
- Explain what network sniffing is and why it’s used.
- Describe when to use a file integrity checking tool.
- Differentiate between active network discovery and passive network discovery.
- Explain how to scan for vulnerabilities.
- Relate the three techniques useful for validating target vulnerabilities.
- Explain the four-stage methodology of conducting penetration tests.
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 3s
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Who this course is for1m 15s
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1. Overview of Technical Security Assessments
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2. Technical Security Assessment Reviews
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Required skillsets2m 52s
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Conduct log reviews3m 4s
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Conduct ruleset reviews2m 57s
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Conduct network sniffing1m 43s
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3. Identify and Analyze Targets
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Required skillsets2m 49s
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Conduct network discovery4m 31s
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Scan for vulnerabilities5m 20s
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Scan wireless networks5m 32s
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4. Validate Target Vulnerabilities
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Required skillsets1m 43s
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Crack passwords3m 15s
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Password cracking tool demo5m 19s
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Conduct social engineering1m 29s
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5. Planning Technical Security Assessments
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Select the assessors3m 1s
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Select the location3m 15s
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Select tools and resources3m 19s
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Develop the assessment plan2m 34s
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Legal considerations1m 22s
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6. Executing the Technical Security Assessment
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Coordinate the assessment2m 18s
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Conduct the assessment1m 47s
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Conduct the analysis3m 38s
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Data handling considerations2m 50s
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7. Post-Testing Activities
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Report the results2m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 32s
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