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Automate comprehensive vulnerability management by deploying and operating Greenbone/OpenVAS. This skill guides the use of the python-gvm library to programmatically manage the entire scanning lifecycle: creating scan targets, executing complex vulnerability scans via the Greenbone Management Protocol (GMP), monitoring progress, and parsing detailed XML reports into actionable JSON findings. Ideal for security assessments and compliance checks.

This guide details how to use OpenVAS/Greenbone Vulnerability Management (GVM) to perform authenticated vulnerability scans. By utilizing valid credentials (SSH for Linux, SMB for Windows), scans can log into target systems, detecting deep local vulnerabilities, missing patches, and misconfigurations far beyond what unauthenticated scans can find. This is essential for comprehensive security assessments and compliance auditing.