Introduction

Last updated: October 16, 2024

The following guide describes each aspect of a Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly known as Tenable.io) scan configuration, and how you can tune each aspect to make your scan faster or more data-inclusive, depending on your desired outcome.

Note: Depending on the scan template you use, you may not be able to tune some of the settings described. The Advanced Network Scan and Advanced Agent Scan templates allow you to adjust all the described settings available to each assessment type.

Table of Contents

Considerations
Sensor Selection
Scan Template Selection
Settings Configuration
Credentials Configuration
Compliance Configuration
Plugin Configuration
Scan Launch Types
Other Tips

Tip: The Tenable Vulnerability Management Scan Tuning Guide is available in English and Japanese.