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Nessus

Created: 1/12/2026 Updated: 1/12/2026
#cybersec/tools

NOTE Tenable also has a cloud-based solution called Tenable.io. For information about Tenable.io, see https://www.tenable.com/products/tenable-io.

  • to install download nessus file, dpkg -i [nessus file]

  • to start: /etc/init.d/nessusd start

  • You can start Nessus Scanner by typing /bin/systemctl start nessusd.service

  • Then go to https://kali:8834/ to configure your scanner

  • signup and login

  • create a basic scan

    • give name and discription
    • set target ip
    • set scan type in discovery (ports)
    • set scan type in assessment (vulnerabilties)
    • save and launch