Topic Index
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Introduction to vulnerability scanners - what they are, what they're not
A quick overview of Nessus features
+ client - server architecture
+ plugins selection and update
+ reports
Nessus advanced features (aka "experimental" features)
+ Knowledge base saving
- what / why / how
- using KB saving to reduce network traffic and
scans annoyance
+ Detached scans
- what / why / how
- using detached scans to populate the KB
- continuous scans
+ Differential scans
- what / why / how
- using diff scans to monitor one's network
+ Putting everything altogether
- purpose
- how
Conclusion
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