lab 2

Information Security Management

 Lab #2 – Vulnerability Scanning Overview

For this assignment, you will need to install the Nessus Vulnerability software on your laptop or desktop system. There are packages for both Windows and Apple operating systems. You must have administrator level access. If you do not have access to a system that you can install this software, you must notify me immediately so I can assign you an alternate assignment. You may also install this in a virtual lab environment.

Review the instructions provided below:

1. Download Nessus. http://www.tenable.com/products/nessus/select-your-operating-system

2. Install and Register Nessus - https://youtu.be/9uqlsC0wL0g

3. Perform a vulnerability scan - https://youtu.be/vWokqofiEZY

Requirements:

Executed network scan and included screen capture. Write brief summary of what the scan showed you personally. Write a paragraph explaining the importance of a vulnerability scan.