Description:
Vulnerability scanner
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 10.12.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@TenableSecurity |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
vulnerability-scanning
security-auditing
penetration-testing
compliance
network-security
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Install:
brew install --cask nessus
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About:
Nessus is a comprehensive vulnerability assessment solution that identifies vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and malware in networks and applications. It enables security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and business context. The platform supports compliance auditing against standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and CIS benchmarks.
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Key Features:
- Accurate vulnerability scanning with low false positives
- Compliance auditing for major security standards
- Credentialed scanning for deep system inspection
- Extensive plugin library for threat detection
- Risk-based prioritization and remediation guidance
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Use Cases:
- Network vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- Compliance auditing and regulatory reporting
- Security configuration baseline verification
- Continuous monitoring of infrastructure security posture
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Alternatives:
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OpenVAS
– Open-source alternative with similar scanning capabilities but requires more manual configuration
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Nexpose
– Competing commercial scanner with integrated risk scoring and asset management
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Nmap
– Lightweight network mapper focused on discovery rather than comprehensive vulnerability assessment
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| Jun 25, 2026 5:13pm |
10.12.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
39722cb5 |
| Apr 23, 2026 7:36pm |
10.12.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ef208009 |
| Mar 3, 2026 10:31pm |
10.11.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0d079cce |
| Feb 6, 2026 1:22am |
10.11.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3cc506a3 |
| Dec 15, 2025 10:28pm |
10.11.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f5f15229 |
| Aug 14, 2025 7:47pm |
10.9.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
33a9a751 |
| Jul 30, 2025 7:24pm |
10.9.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
142aaaf4 |
| Aug 3, 2024 7:59pm |
10.8.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3ee747b6 |
| Jul 30, 2024 7:52pm |
10.8.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
450c8fe3 |
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