Tenable Nessus
The #1 Vulnerability Assessment Solution
Overview
Nessus is a remote security scanning tool that scans a computer and raises an alert if it discovers any vulnerabilities that malicious hackers could use to gain access. It performs point-in-time assessments to help security and IT professionals identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Nessus features high-speed asset discovery, configuration auditing, target profiling, malware detection, and sensitive data discovery.
✨ Key Features
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Configuration Auditing
- Asset Discovery
- Malware Detection
- Sensitive Data Discovery
- Policy Management
- Threat Prioritization
- Customizable Reporting
- Pre-built templates and policies
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Accuracy and low false-positive rate
- Breadth of vulnerability checks
- Ease of use and deployment
Unique Value: Provides the most comprehensive and accurate vulnerability assessment to help organizations reduce their cyber risk.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Quarterly external vulnerability scanning for PCI DSS.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Continuous monitoring (better suited for Tenable.io)
- Large enterprise-wide vulnerability management (better suited for Tenable.sc or Tenable.io)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more extensive and up-to-date vulnerability database compared to many open-source alternatives.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Advanced Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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