Course Outline
Nessus Interface and Navigation Overview
- Installing the Nessus Server and activating the licence
- Managing plugin checks and updates
- Scanning Windows systems
- Utilising preloaded scan profiles
- A walkthrough of pre-installed configuration standards
- Navigating the Nessus interface
- Configuring notification settings
Scanning Operations:
- Executing simple scans
- Running scans using predefined templates
- Creating custom templates from preloaded plugins
- Performing asset discovery scans
Interpreting Nessus Output:
- Understanding the Nessus output file structure
- Comprehending risk ratings and scoring mechanisms
- Filtering irrelevant data to reduce output volume
- Validating scan findings
- Generating Nessus reports
In-Depth Review of Plugins:
- Exploring data discovery plugins
- Analyzing system-specific plugins
- Examining compliance plugins
Requirements
Familiarity with common protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSL, Telnet, and SFTP
A foundational understanding of the OSI model layers
Basic knowledge of IP addressing
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- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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Testimonials (2)
I generally was benefit from the whole training.
Tassos Papadopoulos
Course - Nessus Manager
The course build up the whole picture and helped me understand in depth how to deal with everyday tasks I perform with Tenable Census Manager.
