Hiring Nessus developers? Then you should know!
How and where is Nessus used?
- Network Security: Identify vulnerabilities
- Compliance Checking: Ensure regulatory compliance
- Web Application Testing: Detect weaknesses
- Malware Detection: Identify malicious software
- Configuration Audit: Ensure system settings
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate security risks
- Patch Management: Track and apply updates
- Intrusion Detection: Monitor for suspicious activities
- Asset Discovery: Identify devices on the network
- Security Monitoring: Continuous threat detection
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead Nessus Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 1-2 years |
| $60,000 |
Middle | 3-5 years |
| $80,000 |
Senior | 6-8 years |
| $100,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 9+ years |
| $120,000 |
Quick Facts about Nessus.
- Nessus was created in 1998, making it a mature technology.
- Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment projects mainly utilize Nessus.
- The entry threshold for using Nessus is relatively low due to its user-friendly interface.
- One of the most popular technologies related to Nessus is Metasploit.
- Despite its serious cybersecurity applications, Nessus was named after a Loch Ness Monster.
TOP Nessus Related Technologies
- Python (Guido van Rossum, 1991)
- JavaScript (Brendan Eich, 1995)
- Java (James Gosling, 1995)
- SQL (Donald D. Chamberlin, Raymond F. Boyce, 1970)
- HTML (Tim Berners-Lee, 1991)
What are top Nessus instruments and tools?
- Nessus Professional: By Tenable, released in 2005
- Nessus Manager: By Tenable, released in 2013
- Nessus Home: By Tenable, released in 2018
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