One method of keeping up with a changing environment is conducting periodic in-house vulnerability scans utilizing automated scanning tools. One such tool is Nessus, a freeware utility designed to identify the vulnerable points of a system and provide the information on how to fix them. The goal of this paper is to illustrate the benefits of deploying Nessus as a low-cost vulnerability scanner as a supplement to an existing security model. I’ll discuss vulnerability scanning in general, what Nessus is all about, how to begin scanning your network, and finally why a vulnerability scanner is an essential component of an effective security model.
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