Module 7: Vulnerability Scanning

Vulnerability Scanning Theory

How Vulnerability Scanners Work

Types of Vulnerability Scans

Things to consider in a Vulnerability Scan

Vulnerability Scanning with Nessus

Installing Nessus

Nessus Components

Performing a Vulnerability Scan

Analyzing the Results

Performing an Authenticated Vulnerability Scan

Working with Nessus Plugins

Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap

NSE Vulnerability Scripts

Working with NSE Scripts