Greenbone Expands Detection Coverage for Huawei Linux Distributions
We’re thrilled to announce significant enhancements to the Notus Scanner in both our Greenbone Enterprise and Community Edition vulnerability scanners. As a core component of the OpenVAS scanner, Notus Scanner is Greenbone’s module for performing Local Security Checks (LSC) and supports our industry leading detection capabilities by detecting vulnerable software packages and libraries directly on endpoints. This vital tool has been integral in safeguarding software used on a wide array of popular Linux distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Fedora, among others.
Expanding Horizons with Huawei
In our efforts to expand our service scope and enhance security, Notus Scanner is now extending its capabilities to include Linux distributions maintained by Huawei. This update will introduce vulnerable package detection for Huawei’s Versatile Routing Platform (VRP) products, EulerOS, EulerOS Virtual, Huawei Cloud EulerOS (HCE) and openEuler. These additions are aimed at fortifying security measures for all organizations that implement Huawei technologies, thereby strengthening Greenbone’s protective reach.
For users of our Greenbone Enterprise appliances, we are pleased to introduce the inclusion of Huawei Cloud EulerOS (HCE) in our vulnerability feed, ensuring that enterprises utilizing cloud infrastructure can benefit from our expanded detection capabilities.
Community Edition Detection just Got Stronger
The Greenbone Community Edition now boasts enhanced detection capabilities with the integration of Huawei’s EulerOS, EulerOS Virtual and openEuler into the vulnerability feed. This update widens the scope of our free and open source security coverage, and ensures that a more diverse set of software products can be secured by our Community Edition users. This enhancement reaffirms our commitment to providing comprehensive security solutions and democratizing cybersecurity capabilities.
High Performance and Reliability with Rust
Earlier in 2024, we released a new, high-performance Rust-based version of the Notus Scanner. This advancement underscores our commitment to providing not only extensive coverage but also efficient and reliable scanning capabilities. Rust’s safety features significantly reduce the risk of common bugs, enhancing stability and performance in our scanning processes.
Local Security Checks Are Essential
Unlike network vulnerability tests that scan a host’s network attack surface (such as active services accessible via network interfaces), Local Security Checks delve into the host’s attack surface at the software level. By scanning software installed on the host device directly for known vulnerabilities, a thorough assessment of potential security risks is assured.
Summary
We at Greenbone are excited about the addition of Huawei maintained Linux updates and confident in their ability to provide our users with even better tools to protect their digital environments. The expansion of Notus Scanner’s capabilities is more than just a technical enhancement – it’s a commitment to our users’ security. By broadening our scanning spectrum to include more Linux distributions, we support more products and ensure better cybersecurity for all.
For more information on how these updates can benefit your organization, or to learn more about our full suite of security solutions, please contact our sales team directly, get a 14 day free trial of our entry-level Enterprise product Greenbone Basic or jump right in and order Greenbone Basic today. Let us help you strengthen your defenses and stay ahead of potential threats!
