Paste your unique challenge code into the first field.
Go to https://portal.tenable.com/ . Use your email and password.
: After uploading the file, Nessus must "compile" the plugins. This process can take anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes or longer during an initial installation. You can check the progress by hovering over the refresh icon in the Nessus UI . download nessusupdateplugins all20targz new
: For systems with internet access, automatic updates are the most efficient way to keep your scanner current.
After downloading the file, transfer it to your air-gapped network using your organization's approved secure file transfer protocols (such as a scanned USB drive or a data diode). Method 1: Using the Command Line Interface (Recommended) Paste your unique challenge code into the first field
The archive file contains all the necessary vulnerability definitions required for offline remediation. This process ensures high-security environments remain compliant without exposing the scanner to the public internet. Step-by-Step Offline Update Process
You can apply the downloaded plugin archive through the user interface or the command line: Log in as an Administrator . Navigate to Settings > Software Update . Click Manual Software Update . Select Upload your own plugin archive . Browse for your all-2.0.tar.gz file and click Continue . Command Line Interface (CLI): Linux: # /opt/nessus/sbin/nessuscli update : After uploading the file, Nessus must "compile"
Are you managing a instance, or is it managed via Tenable Security Center (formerly Tenable.sc) ?
You should see a message similar to: Total number of plugins: 193,242 (the number varies with the feed date).
Once you have transferred the .tar.gz file to your offline Nessus scanner, follow these steps:
