scanning-infrastructure-with-nessus - Scanning Infrastructure with Nessus
Configure, execute, analyze, and report authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans across network infrastructure using Tenable Nessus.
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Updated: 2026-09-17Capabilities
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What this skill does
- Configure Nessus service and update plugins
- Create custom scan policies
- Configure credentials for authenticated scanning
- Launch vulnerability scans via REST API
- Analyze scan findings by severity
- Export scan reports in multiple formats
Inputs
- Target network ranges and IP addresses
- Target administrative credentials
- Nessus REST API authentication token
Outputs
- Vulnerability scan findings and severity ratings
- Exported scan report files
Requirements
- Nessus Professional or Essentials license
- Network access to target systems
- Written scanning authorization