Nessus

Purpose

Use this skill for broad vulnerability scanning when the engagement calls for baseline coverage across approved hosts or services.

Phase Fit

• Primary: Vulnerability Analysis
• Secondary: Discovery and Reconnaissance, Retest and Closure

Use When

• Need scanner-led breadth coverage across approved assets.
• Need credentialed or non-credentialed baseline review.
• Need a repeatable retest after remediation.

Avoid When