Incident Response and Defense with OpenVAS
Completed by Ludovic Riccardi
February 19, 2026
11 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Build job-ready skills installing OpenVAS on Linux, setting scan targets, and running basic vulnerability scans in a virtual lab
Interpret OpenVAS scan reports, apply CVSS scores, and prioritize risks for effective remediation planning aligned with ethical hacking principles
Detect threats using indicators of compromise, logs, and apply containment strategies using tools and response techniques
Create post-incident reports, integrate threat intelligence, and simulate a whole incident response scenario
Skills you will gain
- Category: Vulnerability Assessments
- Category: Threat Management
- Category: Cyber Security Assessment
- Category: Vulnerability Scanning
- Category: Penetration Testing
- Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Category: Risk Mitigation
- Category: Cyber Security Policies
- Category: Vulnerability Management
- Category: Incident Response
- Category: Technical Writing
