🔸 Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment Suites
These tools offer extensive vulnerability scanning across multiple platforms, including networks, web apps, and cloud environments.
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| Nessus | Network & application scanning, compliance checks, policy auditing | Free Trial / Pro starts at $3,590/year | tenable.com |
| OpenVAS | Open-source vulnerability scanner, network & web vulnerability scanning, automated security checks | Free and Open-Source | greenbone.net |
| Qualys Vulnerability Management | Cloud-based vulnerability scanning, continuous monitoring, compliance tracking | Subscription-based | qualys.com |
| Rapid7 InsightVM (Nexpose) | Real-time vulnerability scanning, live dashboards, policy compliance | Subscription-based | rapid7.com |
| Burp Suite Enterprise | Automated vulnerability scanning for web applications, SQL injection, XSS detection | Starts at $3,999/year | portswigger.net |
🔸 Web Application Vulnerability Scanners
Designed to detect security weaknesses in websites, APIs, and web-based applications.
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) | Web app scanner, automated & manual penetration testing, intercepting proxy | Free and Open-Source | owasp.org |
| Acunetix | Automated web vulnerability scanning (SQLi, XSS, misconfigurations) | Starts at $4,500/year | acunetix.com |
| Netsparker (Invicti) | Web application security scanner, automated false positive verification | Starts at $4,995/year | invicti.com |
| Arachni | Open-source web security scanner, XSS, SQLi, SSRF detection | Free and Open-Source | arachni-scanner.com |
| Wapiti | Web vulnerability scanner focusing on XSS, SQLi, and file inclusion | Free and Open-Source | wapiti.sourceforge.io |
🔸 Network Vulnerability Scanners
Scans entire networks for weak points, misconfigurations, and outdated software.
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| Nmap | Network scanning, OS detection, port scanning, live host detection | Free and Open-Source | nmap.org |
| Zenmap | GUI for Nmap, simplifies network scanning processes | Free and Open-Source | nmap.org/zenmap |
| Angry IP Scanner | Lightweight network scanner, detects IPs and open ports | Free | angryip.org |
| Tenable.io | Cloud-based network vulnerability management and asset discovery | Subscription-based | tenable.com |
🔸 Cloud & Container Vulnerability Scanners
Specialized tools for scanning cloud environments, containers, and Kubernetes.
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| Aqua Security | Container and Kubernetes security, runtime protection, CI/CD pipeline scanning | Subscription-based | aquasec.com |
| Trivy | Open-source container image scanning, checks for vulnerabilities in dependencies | Free and Open-Source | github.com/aquasecurity/trivy |
| Clair | Static analysis for vulnerabilities in container images | Free and Open-Source | quay.github.io/clair |
| Snyk | Cloud-native security, scans for vulnerabilities in code, open-source dependencies, and containers | Free (limited) / Paid plans available | snyk.io |
🔸 Database Vulnerability Scanners
Used to detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in database management systems.
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| SQLmap | Automated SQL injection detection and database vulnerability scanning | Free and Open-Source | sqlmap.org |
| DbProtect (Trustwave) | Database security scanning, vulnerability management, compliance reporting | Subscription-based | trustwave.com |
| Scuba (Imperva) | Free database vulnerability scanner, misconfiguration detection | Free | imperva.com |
🔸 Endpoint & IoT Vulnerability Scanners
Designed for assessing security on endpoints (PCs, servers, IoT devices).
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Continuous scanning, threat intelligence, remediation suggestions | Subscription-based | microsoft.com |
| Qualys IoT Security | Vulnerability detection and compliance monitoring for IoT devices | Subscription-based | qualys.com |
| Rapid7 InsightIDR | Endpoint detection and response (EDR) combined with vulnerability scanning | Subscription-based | rapid7.com |
🔸 Mobile Vulnerability Scanners
Detect security flaws in mobile applications (Android/iOS).
| Tool | Features | Pricing | Official Link |
|---|
| MobSF (Mobile Security Framework) | Static and dynamic analysis, API testing for Android & iOS apps | Free and Open-Source | mobsf.github.io |
| Drozer | Android app security assessment, vulnerability exploitation | Free and Open-Source | github.com/FSecureLABS/drozer |
✅ Key Categories Recap
| Category | Purpose |
|---|
| Comprehensive Scanners | Full-stack security scanning solutions |
| Web Application Scanners | Detect vulnerabilities in websites & APIs |
| Network Scanners | Identify weaknesses in network infrastructure |
| Cloud & Container Scanners | Security scanning for cloud platforms & containers |
| Database Scanners | Find vulnerabilities in database systems |
| Endpoint & IoT Scanners | Secure individual devices and connected systems |
| Mobile Vulnerability Scanners | Assess security of mobile applications |
