We're excited to announce that Tenable Security Center 6.9.0 is now globally available. This release delivers a modernized vulnerability findings UI, expanded scanning flexibility, and stronger security foundations — built on feedback from our customer community.

What's new?

• Explore Findings — A modernized vulnerability query interface with expanded filtering (severity, asset, plugin, IP-based) and VPR key driver fields right in the findings detail panel. The legacy Analysis view is still available alongside it.
• Nessus Scanners via Sensor Proxy — Link Tenable Nessus scanners through the Sensor Proxy service for more flexible deployments and horizontal scaling in large enterprise and Tenable Enclave Security environments.
• Diagnostic Bundle Auto-Upload — Submit Security Center diagnostic files straight to Tenable Support from the console — no more manual download/re-upload. (Requires a valid Tenable Nessus feed license; not supported in air-gapped environments.)
• Windows LAPS Credential Support — Scan credentials can now be retrieved dynamically from Active Directory via Windows Local Administrator Password Solution.
• PAM Kerberos Target Authentication — Kerberos Target Authentication is now supported for Windows and SSH credentials across integrations including BeyondTrust Password Safe, Delinea Secret Server, and CyberArk.
• FIPS 140-3 — SC 6.9.0 integrates OpenSSL 3.5 with the FIPS provider, moving toward full FIPS 140-3 compliance (currently undergoing NIST validation).

Other notable enhancements 

• Trending Data Migration to PostgreSQL — Trending data now lives in PostgreSQL instead of legacy file storage, reducing disk usage and paving the way for expanded trending capabilities. Existing trend data carries over automatically. Note: trend charts modified/created on 6.9.0+ will start their trend history from the edit/creation date.
• Freeze Window Rollover Scan Control — New option to suppress automatic rollover scan creation during freeze windows, preventing backlog buildup after large maintenance windows.
• Section 508 Accessibility — Improvements to screen reader support and keyboard navigation.
• Overall performance and stability improvements, plus 60+ customer-reported bug fixes.

Upgrade considerations

• Upgrades are supported from Security Center version 6.5 and above. 
• This release includes [R1] Security Center Version 6.9.0 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities.
• 8GB RAM is now a requirement — upgrades/installs will not proceed below this.
• Upgrade time from version 6.7+ depends heavily on the number of trending charts in your Reports; consoles with hundreds/thousands of trend components may take several hours.
• Running the RPM installer from a separate /tmp partition requires 10GB free space.

Resources

• Release notes
• User guides
• Download Tenable Security Center 6.9.0

Have a question? Leave a comment below or contact your Tenable representative.