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Configuring The Ports That Nessus Scans

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When only select ports require scanning, use these easy steps to define them. When assessing targets with a network scanner like Nessus, a common question is "How do I control the ports that Nessus tests during a scan?" This blog covers a number of options, including: How to limit the port scan?.

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Using the Service Location Protocol (SLP) to Find Exposed Management Interfaces

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Servers and appliances often have management interfaces used for remote configuration and management of the device. Servers and appliances often have management interfaces used for remote configuration and management of the device. CISA Binding Operational Directive 23-02 calls for getting them off the internet.

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Tuning Network Assessments for Performance and Resource Usage

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Using the correct tool for the job and optimizing scanner placement will have a large impact on scan efficiency with Nessus, Tenable.io When working with Nessus at scale or in unique environments, it can be a challenge to balance scan time, target resource usage and assessment effectiveness. and Tenable.sc.

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Choosing the Right Architecture for Your Nessus Agent Deployment

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As organizations adapt to work-from-home mandates, we detail the three most common configurations for securing your remote workforce using Nessus Agent deployments. Nessus Agents are a perfect way of conducting this due diligence. Three ways to set up your Nessus Agent deployment. Standalone Tenable.io. Tenable.io

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CVE-2020-12695: CallStranger Vulnerability in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Puts Billions of Devices At Risk

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As its name implies, UPnP is a protocol designed to allow a variety of networked devices to universally communicate with each other without any special setup or configuration. On June 8, researcher Yunus Çadirci published an advisory for CallStranger , a vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol. Proof of concept.

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CISA Directive 22-01: How Tenable Can Help You Find and Fix Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

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The following Tenable options offer a starting point for addressing the CISA vulnerabilities: Use Nessus, as a part of Tenable.sc Use Nessus Agents to assess remote users that may not consistently or ever physically plug-in to the corporate network. federal agencies are required to remediate the vulnerabilities outlined in the U.S.

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Assess Log4Shell Like an Attacker With Tenable’s Dynamic Detections

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Tenable is now providing dynamic remote checks, local plugins and tactical scan templates to make it easy for security professionals to detect this internet-breaking vulnerability. Remote scans are preferred by security teams responding urgently to a headline security event and don’t have time to install software or search for credentials.