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:

1 - In Nessus, in the top navigation bar, click Settings.

  • The About page appears.

2 - In the left navigation bar, click My Account.

  • The My Account page appears.

3 - Click the API Keys tab.

4 - Click Generate.

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

5 - Click Generate.

  • Your new API key appears.

Click for more information.

4 - Port

Port number (optional, default: 8834).

5 - SSL

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

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