Create an Agent Scan

Required user role when using Tenable Nessus Manager: Standard, Administrator, or System Administrator

To create an agent scan:

1. In the top navigation bar, click Scans.

   The My Scans page appears.

2. In the upper-right corner, click New Scan.

   The Scan Templates page appears.

3. Click the Agent tab.

4. Click the scan template that you want to use.

   Tip: Use the search box in the top navigation bar to filter templates on the tab currently in view.

5. Configure the scan's settings.

6. (Optional) Configure compliance checks for the scan.

7. (Optional) Configure security checks by plugin family or individual plugin.

8. Do one of the following: 

   • To launch the scan later, click the Save button.

     Tenable Nessus saves the scan.

   • To launch the scan immediately:

     1. Click the button.
     2. Click Launch.

     Tenable Nessus saves and launches the scan.