> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://breakpoint-journal.gitbook.io/breakpoint/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://breakpoint-journal.gitbook.io/breakpoint/tools/vulnerability-assessment-tools.md).

# Vulnerability Assessment Tools

| TOOL                                                            | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Nessus](https://www.tenable.com/products/nessus)               | Tenable’s widely used vulnerability scanner. It finds missing patches, weak configurations, exposed services, and known CVEs.              |
| [Qualys](https://www.qualys.com/apps/vulnerability-management/) | A cloud-based vulnerability management platform. It combines asset discovery, scanning, agents, and remediation tracking at scale.         |
| [OpenVAS](https://www.openvas.org/)                             | Greenbone’s open-source vulnerability scanner. It runs self-hosted scans and checks systems for known CVEs and security misconfigurations. |