Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: YWM154
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of network security auditing with Nessus, 82 % of network vulnerabilities go unnoticed, exposing your systems to imminent attacks.

  • A breach costs an average of 4,45 millions d’euros per incident (IBM 2023), with cumulative production stoppages at 150 000 € per day for an SME.

  • Your company risks GDPR fines up to 4 % of annual revenue, loss of customer trust, and personal liability in case of inaction.

  • Each month without advanced Nessus skills multiplies these losses by 3, directly compromising your role and business sustainability.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Network Security Audit with Nessus training objectives

  • Install, configure, and effectively administer Nessus
  • Understand vulnerability management principles
  • Create, schedule, and customize network vulnerability scans
  • Analyze, interpret, and prioritize Nessus audit results
  • Integrate Nessus into compliance and continuous security practices

Program

Network Security Audit with Nessus curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction, Installation, and Getting Started with Nessus

General presentation of vulnerability management. Introduction to Nessus (history, editions, uses). Preparation of the test environment (virtual machines, test networks). Installation procedure on different platforms (Windows, Linux). Discovery of the interface, initial scanner configuration, creation of the first user.

Module 2 : Configuration and Execution of Custom Scans

Scan typologies (internal, external, authenticated), advanced configuration (templates, credentials). Creation of custom scan policies. Management of IP ranges and network inventory. Automation and scheduling of scans. Management of exclusions and performance optimization. Practical session: launch and analyze several types of scans.

Module 3 : Analysis and Exploitation of Results, Compliance, and Best Practices

Detailed interpretation of results: severity levels, vulnerability sorting, false positive concepts. Techniques for prioritizing corrective actions. Report generation and customization. Integration with compliance processes (ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI/DSS). Best practices for continuous vulnerability management. Final workshop: writing an audit report, improvement recommendations, setting up a continuous management cycle.

How Network Security Audit with Nessus skills are assessed

  • Validation through case studies on simulated environments
  • Multiple-choice quiz to verify learning outcomes at the end of the training
  • Group review of practical exercises

How the Network Security Audit with Nessus course is taught

  • Contextualized theoretical presentations
  • Real-time demonstrations
  • Practical workshops on dedicated training environments
  • Provision of detailed pedagogical materials and tool sheets

Network Security Audit with Nessus training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Network Security Audit with Nessus training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Network Security Audit with Nessus: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training?+
They can install, configure, and effectively administer Nessus, understand vulnerability management principles and create, schedule, and customize network vulnerability scans. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction, Installation, and Getting Started with Nessus. Day 2: Configuration and Execution of Custom Scans. Day 3: Analysis and Exploitation of Results, Compliance, and Best Practices. The Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training assessed?+
Assessment relies on validation through case studies on simulated environments, multiple-choice quiz to verify learning outcomes at the end of the training and group review of practical exercises. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training?+
Basic knowledge of networks and operating systems (Windows/Linux), basic cybersecurity concepts.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering Network Security Audit with Nessus: From Installation to Exploitation training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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