nessus ☆
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Description:
Vulnerability scanner
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 10.11.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @TenableSecurity  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: vulnerability-scanning security-auditing penetration-testing compliance network-security
Install: brew install --cask nessus
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Network vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
  • Compliance auditing and regulatory reporting
  • Security configuration baseline verification
  • Continuous monitoring of infrastructure security posture
Alternatives:
  • OpenVAS – Open-source alternative with similar scanning capabilities but requires more manual configuration
  • Nexpose – Competing commercial scanner with integrated risk scoring and asset management
  • Nmap – Lightweight network mapper focused on discovery rather than comprehensive vulnerability assessment
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
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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