Host Credential Validation Scan Template

Summary

In an effort to simplify the process of diagnosing issues with scan credentials, Tenable Research is releasing a lightweight scan template which enables several informational plugins that report on the success of provided host (Windows / Unix) credential pairs.

Change

The complete list of plugins enabled by the scan template is available here.  

Impact

Customers running Nessus & Tenable Vulnerability Management will be able to diagnose credential pair issues quickly by leveraging this new scan template.

Target Release Date

Nessus & Tenable Vulnerability Management: Immediate

Tenable Security Center: TBD