Description
The computer program Nessus is a specialised ICT tool which tests security weaknesses of the system for potentially unauthorised access to system information, developed by the software company Tenable Network Security.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 0 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 2 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Optional for
- Digital forensics expertDigital forensics experts retrieve and analyse information from computers and other types of data storage devices. They examine digital media that may have been hidden, encrypted o…
- Ethical hackerEthical hackers perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols. They analyse systems for potential vuln…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026