Installing the Nessus vulnerability scanner

To install Nessus in Kali Linux, open a browser and navigate to the Nessus evaluation page at https://www.tenable.com/try. The evaluation version comes with all the features of the full version, except for a 16-IP limitation scan.

You will be required to register with Tenable so that an evaluation code can be sent to your email.

Once you have received the email with your evaluation code, you can then download the appropriate version of Nessus in Kali Linux, as shown here:

Select the version of Nessus to install, click on Accept to agree with the Nessus usage terms, and then save the Nessus download ...

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