Tenable Nessus is a widely used, open source vulnerability assessment tool. It is probably best for experienced security teams, as its interface can be a little tricky to master at first. It can be used in conjunction with penetration testing tools, providing them with areas to target and potential weaknesses to exploit.
NESSUS IS #1 FOR VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
From the beginning, we’ve worked hand-in-hand with the security community. We continuously optimize Nessus based on community feedback to make it the most accurate and comprehensive vulnerability assessment solution in the market. 20 years later and we’re still laser focused on community collaboration and product innovation to provide the most accurate and complete vulnerability data – so you don’t miss critical issues which could put your organization at risk. Tenable is a 2021 Gartner Representative Vendor in Vulnerability Assessment. Read the details here.
Today, Nessus is trusted by more than 30,000 organizations worldwide as one of the most widely deployed security technologies on the planet – and the gold standard for vulnerability assessment.
