Nessus, developed by Tenable, is a widely-used vulnerability scanner that detects over 83,000 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) across systems. It enables centralized deployment and automated scans, allowing continuous vulnerability assessments. Known for its thoroughness, Nessus helps security teams identify software flaws, misconfigurations, and compliance issues, empowering IT administrators and penetration testers to strengthen security proactively.
