Nessus Professional
The #1 Vulnerability Assessment Solution.
Overview
Nessus Professional by Tenable is the industry standard for vulnerability assessment. It helps security professionals identify and fix vulnerabilities, including software flaws, missing patches, malware, and misconfigurations, across a wide range of operating systems, devices, and applications.
✨ Key Features
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Configuration & Compliance Auditing
- Malware Detection
- Asset Discovery
- Customizable Reporting
- Over 65,000 CVEs covered
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Accuracy and low false-positive rate
- Breadth of vulnerability and configuration checks
- Ease of use and portability for consultants
Unique Value: Provides the most accurate and comprehensive vulnerability assessment available for security consultants and internal security teams.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Scanning networks to find unpatched systems.
- Auditing system configurations against security benchmarks.
- Identifying malware and command-and-control traffic.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Continuous vulnerability management (better suited for Tenable.io)
- Web application dynamic scanning (DAST)
🏆 Alternatives
While platform solutions like Qualys or Tenable.io are better for continuous management, Nessus is the superior tool for portable, point-in-time assessments.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Advanced Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
Free tier: Nessus Essentials for up to 16 IPs
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