Configure Nessus & Run Your First Host Scan — Full Walkthrough
Learn how to create a new Nessus scan and scan a host step-by-step — perfect for beginners who want fast, reliable vulnerability scans. Watch, follow along, and get scanning in minutes.
In this video I show how to set up a brand-new scan in Nessus, configure the target host, run the scan, and review the top findings. No prior experience needed — I walk you through the UI options, essential settings, and quick result checks so you can start vulnerability scanning confidently.
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0:00 — Intro & goals
0:06 Nessus Introduction & Overview
0:35 Exploring Scan Templates
1:11 Accessing Nessus Interface
1:46 Creating New Vulnerability Scan
2:30 Target Configuration Setup
3:43 Authentication & Scheduling
4:09 Discovery Settings & Port Options
5:30 Assessment Configuration
6:55 Launching the Scan
7:52 Monitoring Scan Progress
8:41 Scan Completion & Results
9:52 Critical Vulnerabilities Analysis
11:01 VNC Server Password Weakness
12:13 SSL Protocol Vulnerabilities
14:26 Samba Badlock Vulnerability
16:00 Information Disclosure Issues
17:51 Video Conclusion
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