Nessus Scanner: Network Security Vulnerability Assessment
Master Nessus vulnerability scanner for network security. Learn installation, configuration, scanning techniques, and advanced features .
Master Nessus vulnerability scanner for network security. Learn installation, configuration, scanning techniques, and advanced features .
This comprehensive course dives deep into Nessus, a leading vulnerability scanner in network security. Students learn installation across platforms, vulnerability assessment fundamentals, and advanced scanning techniques. The curriculum progresses from basic setup to advanced features, covering host discovery, OS identification, and scan result analysis. Participants master authenticated scanning, compliance audits, and web application security. Real-world applications include creating custom scan policies and integrating with tools like Metasploit and Nmap. Perfect for IT professionals and security analysts, the course emphasizes hands-on practice and practical security skills.
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What you'll learn
Install and configure Nessus across multiple platforms
Perform both unauthenticated and authenticated vulnerability scans
Master host discovery and operating system identification techniques
Create custom scan policies and compliance templates
Generate and customize professional vulnerability assessment reports
Integrate Nessus with other security tools like Metasploit and Nmap
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
371 Minutes PreRecorded video
3 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on mastering Nessus, one of the industry's leading vulnerability scanners. The curriculum covers everything from basic installation and configuration across different platforms to advanced vulnerability assessment techniques. Students learn essential concepts including passive and active information gathering, manual vulnerability analysis, and practical scanning methodologies. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with real-world applications, teaching students how to perform various types of scans, analyze results, and create professional reports. Advanced topics include compliance auditing, web application scanning, and integration with other security tools.
Welcome to the Course
Module 1 · 11 Minutes to complete
Setting Up the Laboratory
Module 2 · 18 Minutes to complete
Basics of Vulnerability Analysis
Module 3 · 138 Minutes to complete
Each Tab of Nessus In-Depth
Module 4 · 96 Minutes to complete
Nessus for Real-Life Scenarios
Module 5 · 87 Minutes to complete
Writing Fully Custom Reports
Module 6 · 100 Minutes to complete
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