{"id":2187,"date":"2024-12-19T05:18:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T20:48:03","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-nessus-security-scanner-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-nessus-security-scanner-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Nessus Security Scanner on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Nessus is a widely used vulnerability assessment tool that helps security professionals identify and fix vulnerabilities in their systems. In this guide, you will learn how to install Nessus Security Scanner on Ubuntu 22.04. This setup can be effectively hosted on a  for enhanced security and performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 22.04 server with root access<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux commands<\/li>\n<li>An active internet connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your package index and upgrading existing packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Download Nessus<\/h2>\n<p>Go to the Nessus download page and download the Debian package for Ubuntu:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget -P \/tmp https:\/\/www.tenable.com\/downloads\/api\/v1\/public\/pages\/nessus\/downloads\/11174\/download?i_agree_to_tenable_license_agreement=true -O nessus.deb<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Install Nessus<\/h2>\n<p>Install the downloaded Nessus package using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dpkg -i \/tmp\/nessus.deb<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After installation, start the Nessus service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start nessusd.service<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the service to start on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable nessusd.service<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Access Nessus Web Interface<\/h2>\n<p>Nessus runs a web server on port 8834. Open your web browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>https:\/\/your_server_ip:8834<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the prompts to complete the setup. You will need to create an account and select the Nessus license you want to use.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure Nessus<\/h2>\n<p>After the setup is complete, log in to the Nessus web interface and configure the necessary settings according to your requirements. You can add target systems for scanning and configure various scan policies.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Perform a Vulnerability Scan<\/h2>\n<p>Create a new scan by clicking on the &#8220;New Scan&#8221; button in the Nessus dashboard. Choose the type of scan you wish to perform and configure the target settings.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 7: Review Scan Results<\/h2>\n<p>Once the scan is complete, review the results in the Nessus dashboard. You will find detailed information about vulnerabilities detected, along with remediation steps.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 8: Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed Nessus Security Scanner on Ubuntu 22.04. This powerful vulnerability assessment tool can significantly benefit from being hosted on a . For additional options, explore various  solutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for optimal performance and security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 Nessus Installation Tutorial. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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