Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity

$2,310

  • 2 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: SLW111
8 people max.
$2,310
In-company rate: from $4,190 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
2 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of OpenVAS, your vulnerability scans remain incomplete and time-consuming, exposing your infrastructure to invisible critical vulnerabilities.

  • A breach from an undetected vulnerability costs a company an average of 4,45 million euros, according to IBM, with business interruptions that can last weeks.

  • 82 % of cybersecurity incidents (Verizon DBIR) stem from poor vulnerability management, compromising reputation, customers, and your career as a security leader.

  • Each month without expertise multiplies risk by 3, turning simple negligence into an irreversible business catastrophe.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft and Microsoft.

OpenVAS training objectives

  • Understand the role of OpenVAS in vulnerability management
  • Install, configure, and maintain an OpenVAS instance on Linux
  • Plan and execute security audits on information systems
  • Analyze and interpret vulnerability reports
  • Configure custom scans and automate regular checks
  • Implement tailored remediation strategies in the enterprise

OpenVAS curriculum: 3 modules over 2 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Vulnerability Management and OpenVAS

Overview of vulnerability management, OpenVAS's role in the overall approach, typology of common vulnerabilities, OpenVAS architecture and differences with other tools (Nessus, Nexpose). Installation and initial configuration on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/CentOS), platform securing, exploration of the GVM web interface.

Module 2 : Hands-on with OpenVAS: Planning, Execution, and Analysis of Scans

Creating targets and tasks, customizing scan profiles to business requirements, managing exceptions and exclusions. Executing scans in real-world conditions. Detailed analysis of generated reports, identifying critical vulnerabilities, false positives, and prioritizing incidents. Automated reporting and results export.

Module 3 : Integration, Automation, and Best Practices

Automating recurring scans with scripting (CLI, API), email notifications, integration with SIEM tools and ticketing workflows. Deploying continuous security policies, technical remediation plan, awareness and documentation. Best practices for confidentiality, regular audit training, vulnerability monitoring. Practical exercise on simulated infrastructure.

How OpenVAS skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz for knowledge validation
  • Case study simulation: conduct a complete audit on a test environment, present results and recommendations

How the OpenVAS course is taught

  • Interactive presentations with live demonstrations
  • Hands-on practical exercises and guided work on virtual machines
  • Training materials and real-world case studies

OpenVAS training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your OpenVAS training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

OpenVAS: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training?+
They can understand the role of OpenVAS in vulnerability management, install, configure, and maintain an OpenVAS instance on Linux and plan and execute security audits on information systems. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Vulnerability Management and OpenVAS. Day 2: Hands-on with OpenVAS: Planning, Execution, and Analysis of Scans. Day 3: Integration, Automation, and Best Practices. The Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz for knowledge validation and case study simulation: conduct a complete audit on a test environment, present results and recommendations. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training costs $2,310 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $4,190 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training take?+
2 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training?+
Basic knowledge of networks and systems, fundamentals of computer security.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering OpenVAS: Vulnerability Scanner for Enterprise Cybersecurity training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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