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Nessus Professional: The Ultimate Vulnerability Assessment Tool

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, cybersecurity professionals face tight deadlines, limited resources, and constantly evolving threats. As a result, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities quickly is critical. Fortunately, Nessus® Professional provides automated, real-time vulnerability assessments to help organizations stay secure across operating systems, applications, and IT devices.

Why Nessus Professional Stands Out

When it comes to vulnerability assessment, Nessus is widely recognized as the industry leader. Here’s why:

Exceptional Accuracy

First and foremost, Nessus delivers Six Sigma accuracy, with only 0.32 defects per 1 million scans. This low false positive rate ensures security teams focus on real threats rather than wasting time on inaccurate alerts.

Comprehensive Vulnerability Coverage

Moreover, Nessus covers over 62,000 CVEs with 100+ new plugins released weekly, automatically updated within 24 hours of a vulnerability disclosure. This ensures organizations remain protected against the latest threats.

Trusted by Leading Organizations

In addition, Nessus is trusted globally. With 30,000+ organizations relying on its technology, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the Global 2000, Nessus has been downloaded over 2 million times, proving its reliability in enterprise environments.

Extensive Research and Threat Insights

Furthermore, Nessus leverages cutting-edge research to stay ahead of attackers.

Tenable Zero Day Discoveries

The Tenable Research team collaborates with the cybersecurity community to uncover vulnerabilities. Over the past three years, they have identified more than 100 zero-day vulnerabilities, giving organizations the insights needed to strengthen defenses proactively.

Dynamic Plugin Updates for Faster Scans

Additionally, Nessus provides 157,000+ real-time plugin updates, reducing scan times and accelerating remediation. Dynamic plugin compilation also reduces database size by up to 75%, enhancing performance.

Custom Vulnerability Checks and Compliance

To address unique organizational needs:

  • Custom plugins allow assessments of specific applications.
  • Custom audit files ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Predictive Vulnerability Prioritization

Next, Nessus helps teams focus on what matters most. Using Tenable’s Vulnerability Priority Rating (VPR), you can prioritize vulnerabilities based on actual risk, combining Tenable’s data with third-party threat intelligence for smart, data-driven decision-making.

Deep Visibility Across IT Assets

Moreover, Nessus offers comprehensive coverage across more than 47,000 IT assets, including:

  • Network Devices: Cisco, Juniper, HP, F5, SonicWall
  • Mobile Platforms: MobileIron, VMware AirWatch
  • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Applications: From device drivers to enterprise productivity suites

By doing so, it ensures full visibility across all critical systems, enabling faster detection and remediation.

Built for Security Professionals

Importantly, Nessus is designed for cybersecurity experts who need efficiency and confidence.

Intuitive User Experience

Enhanced navigation and UX make scanning simpler, while the Nessus Resource Center provides context-driven, actionable insights.

User-Specific Guidance

In addition, Nessus offers task-oriented guides tailored to each user’s workflow, helping security teams work smarter, not harder.

Fast Vulnerability Assessment

Pre-Built Policies and Templates

Out-of-the-box templates allow quick assessment of IT and mobile assets, including 450+ compliance and configuration templates aligned with CIS benchmarks and industry best practices.

Live Results for Smarter Scanning

Even better, Live Results provides offline vulnerability insights from scan history. With one click, teams can validate vulnerabilities, streamlining prioritization and remediation processes.

Flexible Reporting and Advanced Troubleshooting

  • Custom Reports: Generate reports by vulnerability type, host/plugin, or team/client in HTML, CSV, or XML formats.
  • Packet Capture Feature: Debug network or scan issues efficiently.
  • Grouped Views: Organize similar vulnerabilities and snooze inactive items for better focus.

By combining these features, Nessus reduces investigation time and enhances overall vulnerability management efficiency.

Portable Deployment and 24/7 Support

Furthermore, Nessus supports mobile and distributed teams:

  • Portable Deployment: Runs on Raspberry Pi, ideal for penetration testers, consultants, and mobile security professionals.
  • Advanced Support: Access 24/7/365 technical support via email, chat, portal, or phone for faster problem resolution.

Key Takeaways

In conclusion, Nessus Professional is the leading vulnerability assessment tool for organizations seeking:

  • Automated, real-time scanning for faster detection
  • Broad coverage of devices, operating systems, and applications
  • Predictive prioritization to reduce security risk
  • Portable deployment and world-class support

Ultimately, Nessus empowers cybersecurity teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities effectively, protecting organizations from evolving threats.