Nessus Manager Training Course
The Nessus vulnerability scanner is a highly adaptable platform designed for identifying and managing security vulnerabilities. Its capabilities extend beyond simple detection to include baseline auditing, where system configurations are evaluated against industry best hardening standards.
Throughout this instructor-led course, you will explore the solution's core components and key functionalities. Each module within the application will be examined in detail, with a clear focus on its practical use cases.
By the conclusion of this training, participants will be proficient in conducting both authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans across virtually all IP-based systems. You will learn to analyze scan results to filter out false positives, prioritize findings based on risk, and recommend appropriate compensating controls. Ultimately, this course will empower you to assess the overall security posture of your systems using Nessus and make informed decisions regarding remediation strategies.
Audience:
- Infrastructure managers
- System administrators
- System Auditors
- System compliance officers
- vulnerability managers
- cybersecurity managers
Format:
A blend of lectures, discussions, and hands-on practical exercises
This course is available as onsite live training in Botswana or online live training.Course Outline
Overview of the Nessus Interface and Navigation
- Installing Nessus Server and activating the license
- Verifying and updating plugins
- Scanning Windows environments
- Leveraging preloaded scan profiles
- Reviewing preinstalled configuration standards
- Navigating the user interface
- Configuring notification settings
Scanning:
- Executing simple scans
- Running scans using predefined templates
- Creating custom templates from preloaded plugins
- Conducting asset discovery scans
Understanding Nessus Output:
- Interpreting Nessus output files
- Analyzing risk ratings and scoring
- Filtering irrelevant data to streamline output
- Validating security findings
- Generating Nessus reports
Detailed Review of Plugins:
- Data discovery plugins
- System-specific plugins
- Compliance plugins
Requirements
Familiarity with common protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSL, Telnet, SFTP, and others
Foundational understanding of the OSI model layers
Basic knowledge of IP addressing concepts
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Testimonials (2)
I generally was benefit from the whole training.
Tassos Papadopoulos
Course - Nessus Manager
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Course - Nessus Manager
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