> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.snapsec.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Nessus

## Tenable Nessus Integration

Connect your Tenable Nessus instance to Snapsec VM to bring vulnerability findings into a centralized assessment and remediation workflow.

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## Install Tenable Nessus

![Install Tenable Nessus](https://mintcdn.com/snapsec-23724fa2/Ec2NGC5wJB79zVjf/images/vm/tenable-nessus-install.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ec2NGC5wJB79zVjf\&q=85\&s=9d7a0485276d8d17a37b23826116c09a)

Install Tenable Nessus from the Snapsec VM Integrations page

1. Open **Integrations** in Snapsec VM.
2. Locate **Tenable Nessus**.
3. Click **Install**.

Once the integration is installed, provide the Nessus connection details required to authenticate and import vulnerability data.

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## Configure the Integration

The Tenable Nessus integration requires the following details:

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| API URL | URL where the Tenable Nessus instance is hosted. |
| Access Key | API access key generated from Nessus account settings. |
| Access Secret | API secret generated from Nessus account settings. |
| Assessment | Snapsec assessment where imported vulnerabilities will be stored. |
| Name | Readable name used to identify the integration. |

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## Get the Nessus API Credentials

### Open My Account

![Open My Account](https://mintcdn.com/snapsec-23724fa2/Ec2NGC5wJB79zVjf/images/vm/tenable-nessus-my-account.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ec2NGC5wJB79zVjf\&q=85\&s=ef4fb9f4af3c1abd605938fc60e08200)

Open My Account from the Tenable Nessus user menu

In Tenable Nessus, open the account menu and select **My Account**.

### Generate API Keys

![Generate API Keys](https://mintcdn.com/snapsec-23724fa2/Ec2NGC5wJB79zVjf/images/vm/tenable-nessus-scans.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ec2NGC5wJB79zVjf\&q=85\&s=5f6c33cb3d7611ccd4a2e737ce191d08)

Generate API keys from the API Keys tab

Open the **API Keys** tab and click **Generate**.

Use the generated **Access Key** and **Access Secret** when configuring the integration in Snapsec VM.

Store the generated API credentials securely. They are required to authenticate Snapsec with your Nessus instance.

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## Check Integration Logs

![Tenable Nessus Integration Logs](https://mintcdn.com/snapsec-23724fa2/mR91vfLkFwVyfhXn/images/vm/tenable-nessus-logs.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=mR91vfLkFwVyfhXn\&q=85\&s=fdd2810d2032d12445073af83c97e550)

Review Tenable Nessus integration logs and synchronized records

After installing and configuring the integration, open **Integrations → Logs** to verify the adapter status and data synchronization activity.

Review the log entries to confirm successful installation, refresh operations, and the number of vulnerability records synchronized from Tenable Nessus.

Use the **Status**, **Log Message**, and **Records Synced** fields to verify that vulnerability data is being retrieved successfully.

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## Explore Live Demo

> [card] [Explore Tenable Nessus in Action — No Signup Needed](https://suite.snapsec.co/demo)
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> See how Snapsec connects vulnerability scanners with centralized vulnerability management and remediation workflows.


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