Tenable Nessus

Connection Requirements

1

IP or Hostname

IP address or Hostname of the Nessus host.

2

Access Key

Generated Access Key for a user that has the permissions to fetch asset details.

3

Secret Key

Generated Secret Key for a user that has the permissions to fetch asset details.

To generate Access Key and Secret Key:

• In Nessus, in the top navigation bar, click Settings. The About page appears.

• The My Account page appears.

• A dialog box appears, confirming your selection to generate a new API key.

• Your new API key appears.

🔵 Note Click for more information.

4

Port

Port number (optional, default: 8834).

5

SSL

Use SSL for connection (optional, default: Encrypted).

6

Include Folders

Include folders in the discovery (optional).

⚠️ Attention Please perform a connection test to ensure there is a valid connection to the host. When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the Assets page.