Professional Services for OpenVAS

Currently OpenVAS is close to complete the full chain of software tools to manage network security scans including the development and distribution of Network Vulnerability Tests (NVTs).

Traditionally (and in contrast to its origin Nessus), the OpenVAS project is entirely dedicated to the Free Software concept. This is not in conflict with commercial aspects. The professional support for OpenVAS by nature is transparent for the customers - they directly see what they pay for. Apart from that, does a black box security scanner add to security? With OpenVAS you do not need to believe colored brochures or smart salesmen, OpenVAS faces up to any sort of review for source code and internal concepts.

Planned Professional Services

As soon as the full tool chain is in operation and NVTs are developed continuously, the following professional services are planned:

• NVT feed subscription: Get systematically developed and verified scan tests as early as possible. Maybe, these NVTs will enter the public feed a couple of days later.
• OpenVAS Support: Help for any problem related to setting up and operating a OpenVAS installation.
• OpenVAS Training: Courses to learn how to use OpenVAS and optimize it for individual purposes.

Many other ideas are conceivable. Committed and competent companies are welcome to offer such services. The OpenVAS team as such will not set up any commercial services. However, coordination with the OpenVAS team is appreciated for the benefit of all parties involved.

At the end of the day the professional services will ensure a sustainable feed with a stable and comfortable OpenVAS tool chain being all Free Software.