Host scanning
A common method to accessing host systems is by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system, installed applications, and other programs. Tools such as Nessus are automated methods to evaluate systems for known vulnerabilities. This section will cover how to install and run Nessus against a target system. Exploitation tools covered in Chapter 3, Server-side Attacks, can be used to take advantage of vulnerabilities identified by Nessus.
Host scanning with Nessus
Nessus does not come pre-installed with Kali. You will need to obtain a registration code from Tenable to use Nessus. Tenable gives a home feed option, but is limited to scanning 16 IP addresses. If you would like to scan more IPs, you must purchase a professional ...
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