Create a Policy

Note: You cannot create and launch scans, create or view policies or plugin rules, or use the upgrade assistant while Tenable Nessus compiles plugins.

  1. In the top navigation bar, click Scans.

    The My Scans page appears.

  2. In the left navigation bar, click Policies.

    The Policies page appears.

  3. In the upper right corner, click the New Policy button.

    The Policy Templates page appears.

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

  5. Configure the policy's settings.

  6. Click the Save button.

    Tenable Nessus saves the policy.