Description
Nessus is a widely used vulnerability assessment tool developed by Tenable, designed to scan and detect security flaws in IT environments. It identifies misconfigurations, outdated software, missing patches, and known vulnerabilities across networks, servers, and applications. Nessus supports various compliance and security standards, helping organizations maintain cybersecurity hygiene. It offers both on-demand and scheduled scans, producing detailed risk reports with remediation recommendations. Nessus is available in a free version (Nessus Essentials) for personal use and a paid version (Nessus Professional) for enterprises, making it a trusted tool for penetration testers, IT administrators, and security teams.
