Certificate in NESSUS
About NESSUS
The NESSUS Certification Exam evaluates candidates' proficiency in using the NESSUS
vulnerability scanner for cybersecurity assessments and risk management. The exam
assesses candidates' understanding of vulnerability scanning techniques, analysis of scan
results, remediation strategies, and best practices in vulnerability management.
Why is NESSUS important?
A remote security scanning application called Nessus checks a computer and alerts you if it
finds any flaws that might allow criminal hackers to access any computer you have linked to a
network. Nessus's heritage and the availability of a free version contribute to the program's
popularity despite its low awareness. A big part of its 2 million downloads is attributable to its
longevity and free version.
Who should take the NESSUS Exam?
The NESSUS Certification Exam is suitable for cybersecurity professionals, including:
● Security analysts
● Network administrators
● IT auditors
● Incident responders
● Security consultants
NESSUS Certification Course Outline
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
2. Overview of the policies template
3. Initial Assessment
4. Getting into the User interface
5. Overview of Plugins and Plugin Rule
6. Perform the Vulnerability Scan
7. Start with Simple Scanning
8. Setting up the target for finding the Vulnerabilities
9. Knowing about the types of Vulnerabilities that are present
10. Analyzing the vulnerabilities of the target
11.Vulnerability Assessment Report Creation
About NESSUS
The NESSUS Certification Exam evaluates candidates' proficiency in using the NESSUS
vulnerability scanner for cybersecurity assessments and risk management. The exam
assesses candidates' understanding of vulnerability scanning techniques, analysis of scan
results, remediation strategies, and best practices in vulnerability management.
Why is NESSUS important?
A remote security scanning application called Nessus checks a computer and alerts you if it
finds any flaws that might allow criminal hackers to access any computer you have linked to a
network. Nessus's heritage and the availability of a free version contribute to the program's
popularity despite its low awareness. A big part of its 2 million downloads is attributable to its
longevity and free version.
Who should take the NESSUS Exam?
The NESSUS Certification Exam is suitable for cybersecurity professionals, including:
● Security analysts
● Network administrators
● IT auditors
● Incident responders
● Security consultants
NESSUS Certification Course Outline
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
2. Overview of the policies template
3. Initial Assessment
4. Getting into the User interface
5. Overview of Plugins and Plugin Rule
6. Perform the Vulnerability Scan
7. Start with Simple Scanning
8. Setting up the target for finding the Vulnerabilities
9. Knowing about the types of Vulnerabilities that are present
10. Analyzing the vulnerabilities of the target
11.Vulnerability Assessment Report Creation
