Founded by Jack Huffard in 1998
Scan networks and systems to uncover security vulnerabilities and missing patches
Pricing model
Paid
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★ People love it
Time to value
Moderate Setup (1-3 hours)
You can use Nessus to scan operating systems, networked devices, and applications for security flaws, missing patches, and misconfigurations. It performs vulnerability assessments across your infrastructure, calculates risk scores using standards like CVSS and EPSS, and checks systems against compliance standards. The system provides over 450 preconfigured scan templates, web application scanning, and automated offline vulnerability reviews based on past scan data. Security teams can group related vulnerabilities together to prioritize fixes and generate detailed technical reports for remediation.
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Pricing model: Paid
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