Nessus Manager Training Course
The Nessus vulnerability scanner serves as a highly adaptable platform for identifying and managing security weaknesses. Beyond standard vulnerability detection, it offers extensive capabilities, including baseline auditing. This process involves comparing your system configurations against industry-leading hardening standards to ensure robust security.
In this instructor-led course, we will introduce the core components of the solution and explore its various functionalities. Each module within the application will be thoroughly explained, with practical use cases demonstrated.
Upon completing the course, participants will be equipped to perform both authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans on nearly all IP-based systems. They will learn to analyze scan results effectively to filter out false positives, prioritize findings based on risk, and recommend appropriate compensating controls. This training will empower participants to assess their systems' security posture using Nessus and determine the most effective remediation strategies.
Audience:
- Infrastructure managers
- System administrators
- System auditors
- System compliance officers
- Vulnerability managers
- Cybersecurity managers
Format:
A blend of lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice
This course is available as onsite live training in Norway or online live training.Course Outline
Overview of Nessus Interface and Navigation
- Installing the Nessus Server and managing licenses
- Verifying and updating plugins
- Conducting Windows scans
- Utilizing pre-loaded scan profiles
- Exploring pre-installed configuration standards
- Navigating the user interface
- Configuring notifications
Scanning Techniques:
- Executing basic scans
- Running scans from predefined templates
- Creating custom templates using pre-loaded plugins
- Performing asset discovery scans
Interpreting Nessus Output:
- Analyzing the Nessus output file
- Understanding risk ratings and scoring methodologies
- Filtering out irrelevant data to streamline results
- Validating identified findings
- Generating Nessus reports
Comprehensive Review of Plugins:
- Data discovery plugins
- System-specific plugins
- Compliance plugins
Requirements
Foundational knowledge of common protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSL, Telnet, and SFTP
Basic understanding of the OSI model layers
Fundamental knowledge of IP addressing
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Course - Nessus Manager
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