[ Tenable... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) [ Tenable... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) # Tenable Nessus Features ##### ## Administration (2) API / Integrations Application Programming Interface Specification for how the application communicates with other software. APIs typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Extensibility Provides the ability to extend the platform to include additional features and functionalities Show More ##### ## Analysis (5) Reporting and Analytics Tools to visualize and analyze data. Issue Tracking Track issues as vulnerabilities are discovered. Documents activity throughout the resolution process. Static Code Analysis Examines application source code for security flaws without executing it. Vulnerability Scan Scans applications and networks for known vulnerabilities, holes and exploits. Code Analysis Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it. Show More ##### ## Testing (6) Manual Testing Allows users to perfrom hands-on live simulations and penetration tests. Test Automation Runs pre-scripted security tests without requiring manual work. Compliance Testing Allows users to test applications for specific compliance requirements. Black-Box Scanning Scans functional applications externally for vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS. Detection Rate The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target. False Positives The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists. Show More ##### ## Performance (4) Detection Rate The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target. False Positives The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists. Automated Scans Runs pre-scripted vulnerability scans without requiring manual work. Anomaly/Malware Detection Automatically identify and flag unusual behaviors and malicious software Show More ##### ## Network (6) Compliance Testing Allows users to scan applications and networks for specific compliance requirements. Perimeter Scanning Analyzes network devices, servers and operating systems for vulnerabilities. Configuration Monitoring Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance. Vulnerability Scanning Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities Source-Code Scanning Scan the initial code written for application development Web Scanning Show More ##### ## Application (3) Static Code Analysis Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it. Black Box Testing Scans functional applications externally for vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS. Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization Show More ##### ## API Management (4) API Discovery Detects new and undocumented assets as they enter a network and add them to asset inventory. API Monitoring Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. Reporting Provides results of the simulation and reveals potential security gaps or vulnerabilitites. Change Management Tools to track and implement required security policy changes. Show More ##### ## Security Testing (3) Compliance Monitoring Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse. API Verification Allows users to set customizable API verification settings to improve security requirements. API Testing Runs pre-scripted security tests without requiring manual work. Show More ##### ## Security Management (3) Security and Policy Enforcement Abilities to set standards for network, application, and API security risk management. Anomoly Detection Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Bot Detection Monitors for and rids systems of bots suspected of committing fraud or abusing applications. Show More ##### ## Monitoring (6) Gap Analysis Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. Vulnerability Intelligence Stores information related to common vulnerabilities and how to resolve them once incidents occur. Compliance Monitoring Monitors data quality and sends alerts based on violations or misuse. Continuous Monitoring Aggregates real-time updates and historical data from multiplate internal and external data sources to support ongoing proactive threat response. Server Monitoring Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Show More ##### ## Asset Management (4) Asset Discovery Detects new assets as they enter cloud environments and networks to add to asset inventory. Shadow IT Detection Identifies unsanctioned software. Change Management Provides tools to track and implement required security policy changes. Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Show More ##### ## Risk Management (4) Risk-Prioritization Allows for vulnerability ranking by customized risk and threat priorities. Reconnaissance Gathers information about the system and potential exploits to be tested. At-Risk Analysis Uses machine learning to identify at-risk data. Threat Intelligence Stores information related to common threats and how to resolve them once incidents occur. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (1) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (68) SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access HIPAA Compliant Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Threat Response Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm Endpoint Protection Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications Encryption Convert data into a code for security Network Security Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Financial Data Protection Anti Virus Prevents, detects and removes malware Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Virus Definition Update Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities VPN Extend virtual private network over public networks to enable protected information exchange Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Anti Spam Techniques to prevent and filter unwanted or unsolicited email spam from reaching a user's inbox Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Runtime Container Security Continuously vetting activities within the container application environment including hosts, open ports, protocols and payloads. Asset Discovery Threat Intelligence Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats Vulnerability Protection Safeguards to protect network vulnerabilities Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Classify levels of threat and organize actions based on priorities Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. SQL Injections Protect against code driven website security attack techniques Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Threat Protection Protect incoming and outgoing communications against malware, spam, display spoofing, and other threats Web-Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to web applications Password Protection Protect passwords from security threats Website Crawling Crawling and indexing web pages Vulnerability Assessment The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system. SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access HIPAA Compliant Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Threat Response Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm Endpoint Protection Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications Encryption Convert data into a code for security Network Security Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Financial Data Protection Anti Virus Prevents, detects and removes malware Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Virus Definition Update Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities VPN Extend virtual private network over public networks to enable protected information exchange Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Anti Spam Techniques to prevent and filter unwanted or unsolicited email spam from reaching a user's inbox Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Show More ## 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