Nessus Manager Training Course
Course Outline
Overview of Nessus Interface and Navigation for Government
- Installing the Nessus Server and Applying Licenses
- Reviewing and Updating Plugins
- Conducting Windows Scans
- Utilizing Preloaded Scan Profiles
- Walking Through Preinstalled Configuration Standards
- Navigating the User Interface
- Configuring Notification Settings
Scanning for Government:
- Executing Simple Scans
- Running Scans from Predefined Templates
- Creating Custom Templates Using Preloaded Plugins
- Performing Asset Discovery Scans
Understanding Nessus Output for Government:
- Interpreting the Nessus Output File
- Comprehending Risk Ratings and Scores
- Eliminating Extraneous Data to Refine Output
- Validating Scan Findings
- Generating Detailed Reports with Nessus
Detailed Review of Plugins for Government:
- Data Discovery Plugins
- System-Specific Plugins
- Compliance Plugins
Requirements
Fundamental understanding of common protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSL, Telnet, and SFTP for government operations.
Basic knowledge of the OSI model layers for government network communications.
Essential familiarity with IP addressing for government IT systems.
Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.
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