Import a Scan

You can import an exported Tenable Nessus (.nessus) or Tenable Nessus DB (.db) scan. With an imported scan, you can view scan results, export new reports for the scan, rename the scan, and update the description. You cannot launch imported scans or update policy settings.

You can also import .nessus files as policies. For more information, see Import a Policy.

Tip: You can export a WAS scan from Tenable Security Center to generate a scan.db. You can then import the scan.db into Tenable Nessus using the following steps.

To import a scan:

1. In the top navigation bar, click Scans.

   The My Scans page appears.

2. In the upper-right corner, click Import.

   Your browser's file manager window appears.

3. Browse to and select the scan file that you want to import.

   Note: The supported file types are exported Nessus (.nessus) and Nessus DB (.db) files.

   The Scan Import window appears.

4. If the file is encrypted, type the Password.

5. Click Upload.

   Tenable Nessus imports the scan and its associated data.