NetworkMiner vs OpenVAS

NetworkMiner

Description: NetworkMiner is an open source network forensic analysis tool used to analyze network traffic, detect operating systems, sessions, hostnames, open ports etc. It can be used by network administrators and cybersecurity professionals.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

OpenVAS

Description: OpenVAS is an open source vulnerability scanner and vulnerability management solution. It can scan networks and systems for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations and provide detailed reports.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

NetworkMiner Features

• Packet capture from live network
• Packet parsing and TCP reassembly
• Fingerprinting of operating systems
• Extraction of files transferred over the network
• Detection of hostnames and open ports
• Exporting of data for further analysis

OpenVAS Features

• Full-featured vulnerability scanner
• Scans for thousands of vulnerabilities
• Open source and free
• Automatic vulnerability testing and management
• Detailed vulnerability reports
• User management and access controls
• Scheduled and on-demand scans
• Agentless scanning
• Integrates with other tools like Nmap

NetworkMiner

• Open Source

OpenVAS

• Open Source