# Nessus

## Vulnerability Scanner by Tenable

### Usage:

#### 1) Starts the nessus service

```
sudo systemctl start nessusd 
```

#### 2) Open the browser, then login to the web application at <https://localhost:8834>

#### 3) Insert the activation code you received from your email when you downloaded the .deb file

## Customize vulnerability scans

#### 1) On the dashboard, go to Policies under Resources

#### 2) Choose Advanced Scan

#### 3) If you finished customizing according to your needs, click save

#### 4) Click launch
