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| Resource | Actual role | Published focus |
|---|---|---|
| OpenVAS | Vulnerability scanning project | Network and host vulnerability scanning |
| Tenable Nessus | Vulnerability assessment product | Infrastructure vulnerability assessment |
| Pentest-Tools.com Website Scanner | Website scanning product | Web-application vulnerability scanning |
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Vulnerability Assessment Tools. “Products, services, and reference material.” Reviewed November 12, 2026.
https://vulnerabilityassessmenttools.com/directory/