This can become resource intensive and may take a few minutes. Once the plugins are downloaded (This will take some time), the server will initialize. Once you register and enter your key, the software will download plugins needed to check your network and hosts. If you have not registered Nessus®, you will be required to do so. Once the software is installed, your browser will open requiring you to use a SSL connection and to create a username and password. Nessus® does require a free registration allowing for up to 16 IPs on your network for the basic version.
Installation of Tenable Nessus® is straightforward and easy. The server which is accessed by your webbrowser allows you to scan all hosts on your network.
Nessus® is a small download that installs a server on your local computer. Nessus® is much more complex than is shown in this brief. Note: The detailed information and power of this program are not shown in these screenshots. Here’s the basics behind the installation and operation of Nessus® – ( Features) Nessus® has more than 60,000 plugins to detect vulnerabilities on your network. This software allows you to scan for patch, configuration, compliance details, malware, botnet discovery and more. Nessus® provides an exceptional scanner that creates a server on your computer to scan your network or an individual device on your network. What is one of the best vulnerability scanners on the market? Nessus® by Tenable Network Security.
