Nessus – security auditing software

The Nessus Security Scanner is a security auditing tool.

It makes possible to test security modules in an attempt to find vulnerable spots that should be fixed.

It is made up of two parts: a server, and a client. The server/daemon, nessusd, is in charge of the attacks, whereas the client, nessus, provides the user with an attractive X11/GTK+ interface.

Features include:

• Agentless Patch, Configuration, Content Auditing:
  • Allows you to rapidly deploy the scanners.
  • Eliminates the need for agent patching.
  • Creates a flexible environment that is not dependent on target-specific agents.
• High speed vulnerability identification:
  • Can continuously scan your network devices to drastically save time identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Can be configured to test a range of IP addresses or for DNS or MAC addresses if IPs are dynamic.
• Network Assessment and Discovery:
  • Performs sophisticated remote scans and audits of UNIX, Windows, and network infrastructures.
  • Discovers network devices and identifies the operating systems, applications, databases, and services running on those assets.

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Developer: Tenable Network Security
License: GNU GPL

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