• ISBN13: 9798289446848
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Computer Science and Information Technology
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
• Publication Date: June 24, 2025
• Pages: 244
• Original Price: GBP 20.66
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 577 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Security / General

You know that feeling when your vulnerability scan finishes, and suddenly your network looks like it's bleeding from every port? Welcome to the wild world of cybersecurity, where Nessus is both your flashlight and your panic button.

"Nessus Unleashed: Navigating the World of Vulnerability Scanning" is not your typical dry cybersecurity manual. It's a hands-on, laugh-out-loud, grab-an-energy-drink-and-buckle-up kind of guide written for IT professionals, ethical hackers, sysadmins, and anyone who's ever wondered if their network is quietly screaming for help.

In this book, we start at ground zero-what is vulnerability scanning, why it matters, and why Nessus is one of the most powerful tools in your security toolbox. From there, we launch into full-blown Nessus mastery, covering everything from scan setup and plugin chaos to advanced scanning, credentialed wizardry, compliance scans, and even large-scale enterprise deployments.

You'll learn:

• How to install, configure, and customize Nessus like a pro
• What those confusing scan reports really mean (no more CVE-induced migraines)
• How to use credentialed scanning without bricking a server
• The secrets of avoiding false positives and scanning responsibly
• How to tame the beast that is compliance scanning (and keep auditors from crying)
• How to scale Nessus across hundreds or thousands of systems
• How to future-proof your vulnerability management program like a security rockstar

You won't find boring jargon, recycled tech-speak, or 200 pages of "click here, then click there." What you will find is battle-tested advice, step-by-step guidance, and stories from the trenches of cybersecurity that are equal parts educational and entertaining.

Why did I write this book?

Because the world needs better defenders. Because security is hard, messy, and too important to leave to guesswork. And because I got tired of explaining the difference between a medium-risk SSL finding and a critical remote code exploit for the thousandth time.

Who's this book for?

• Security engineers who want to get the most out of Nessus
• Sysadmins who were "voluntold" to start scanning things
• IT managers trying to understand what the heck their reports mean
• Penetration testers looking to integrate Nessus into their workflow
• Compliance teams hoping to survive the next audit
• Anyone who wants to stop guessing and start scanning smarter

Now go scan something. Just... maybe not on Friday afternoon.