What you'll learn

Organizations need more than basic vulnerability scans to meet security and compliance goals—they need precise, customizable assessments. In this course, Vulnerability Analysis: Nessus Scan Features, you’ll gain the ability to perform tailored compliance scans using Nessus. First, you’ll explore how to import and use CIS benchmarks in Nessus and generate filtered compliance reports. Next, you’ll discover how to write and deploy custom audit files that check for specific configurations and security policies. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply advanced audit techniques to detect unauthorized software and insecure Windows registry settings. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Nessus needed to conduct accurate, customized compliance scans that align with organizational and regulatory standards. Software required: Nessus Essentials 10.8.3.