GREENBONE – EFFECTIVE VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT

Cyberattacks always exploit some kind of vulnerability—a software bug, a misconfiguration of the system, an outdated server, or a service long forgotten. We call these vulnerabilities vulnerabilities. They pave the way for ransomware, data leaks, production shutdowns, and GDPR and NIS2 violations.

Therefore, modern IT security is not only about firewall and antivirus, but above all continuous search, assessment and removal of vulnerabilities - That is vulnerability management. This is where solutions come in. Greenbone.

What are vulnerabilities and why do they need to be addressed?

Susceptibility is a weakness in an IT system that an attacker can exploit to:

• take over an account or the entire environment,
• encrypt data (ransomware),
• steal information (personal data, documents, company secrets),
• stop the operation of production or business systems.

Vulnerability management requires:

1. Identify weaknesses (scanning networks, systems, applications),
2. Estimate the risk (what is critical to the business, what can be improved later),
3. Recommend and implement corrective actions (updates, configuration changes, segmentation, disabling unnecessary services),
4. Monitor on an ongoing basis, because new vulnerabilities appear every day. 

Without such a cyclical process, even the best-designed infrastructure becomes vulnerable to attacks over time.

Greenbone – open and transparent vulnerability management?

Greenbone (creator of the technology OpenVAS) this the most widely used open-source vulnerability management system provider. 

Key features of the Greenbone / OpenVAS platform:

• OpenVAS Scanner – a full-fledged vulnerability scanner supporting multiple protocols, authenticated and unauthenticated tests, designed for large environments.
• Huge database of security tests – over 150–200 thousand tests (VT), updated daily in the Greenbone Community and Enterprise feeds. 
• Constant updates – new vulnerabilities and CVEs are enabled on an ongoing basis, allowing for the rapid detection of fresh threats.
• Complete GVM Platform – in addition to the scanner, components are available for management, scheduling, reporting and integration with other security systems.

What solutions does Greenbone offer?

Below we present a simplified overview of the main product lines – as a Greenbone partner, we can select and implement the right combination for your organization.

1. Appliance / on-premises solutions

• OPENVAS SCAN / Greenbone Enterprise Appliance – dedicated devices (physical or virtual) for network scanning and vulnerability management.
• Versions for various sizes of environments – from smaller installations to large organizations and multiple security zones (master/sensor). 

For whom?

These solutions are designed for companies and institutions that expect full on-premises control, integration with existing processes and high scanning efficiency.

2. Greenbone Cloud Service

• Fully managed cloud service, without having to maintain your own infrastructure.
• Scanning both public addresses and internal networks (using edge components).
• Data processed in German data centers, fully compliant with the GDPR. 

For whom?

The cloud service will meet the needs of organizations that want to quickly launch effective vulnerability management, without investing in equipment and a team of specialists.

3. Solutions for SMEs – OPENVAS BASIC

• OPENVAS BASIC – a simplified, cost-effective solution with pre-configured functions for small and medium-sized businesses. Greenbone+1
• It focuses on quick startup, clear reporting, and a simple vulnerability remediation process.

For whom?

These systems are dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that need enterprise-grade vulnerability scanner, but at a reasonable price and with easy operation.

4. Community / Open Source and accompanying tools

• OpenVAS Community Edition – free community version, good for tests, labs or smaller environments, with community feed. 
• OPENVAS REPORT, OPENVAS FREE, OPENVAS AI, Web App Scanning – tools that extend reporting, analytics, web application scanning and use AI for predictive vulnerability management.

Why choose Greenbone over other solutions?

1. Open source, transparency and no black box„
   Greenbone builds its solutions based on open source – the code is auditable and transparent, which significantly increases trust and helps avoid the "vendor lock-in" phenomenon.
2. Very broad and up-to-date vulnerability feed
   The Greenbone feed (Community and Enterprise) includes over 150,000–200,000 vulnerability tests, updated daily – allowing the scanner to quickly respond to new CVEs and attack scenarios. 
3. European supplier, GDPR and regulatory compliance
   Greenbone's development, maintenance, and cloud operations are based in Germany, with a focus on GDPR compliance and ISO standards (including ISO 27001). Customer data in the Greenbone Cloud Service remains under European legal jurisdiction, simplifying compliance and digital sovereignty.
4. Flexible implementation: from community to enterprise
   The same technology can function as a free community scanner, a data center appliance, a virtualized solution, or a fully managed cloud service. This allows for a small start and then seamless expansion to enterprise scale without replacing the entire platform.
5. Integration with existing security ecosystem
   Greenbone offers ready-made integrations with firewalls, SIEM, ticketing systems, and monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Splunk, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), among others. This allows scan results to be incorporated into existing SOC/monitoring processes.
6. Proven technology, large community and references
   OpenVAS/Greenbone is widely used by companies, public institutions and critical infrastructure operators worldwide, and a strong open-source community supports the development and quality verification of solutions. 

UpGreat + Greenbone – how can we help?

As Greenbone partner we connect:

• Greenbone technology (OpenVAS, appliance, cloud),
• our design and implementation experience in production, office and hybrid environments,
• knowledge of NIS2, GDPR and good cybersecurity practices to build customer consistent vulnerability management process – from the first scan, through risk prioritization, to the automation of reporting for management and auditors.

If you want to check, What is the actual vulnerability level in your organization?, contact us – we will prepare a PoC or pilot proposal using Greenbone solutions tailored to your infrastructure.

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