Nessus_Vulnerability_Test

Vulnerability Test on my VirtualBox using Nessus

Nessus Vulnerability Assessment Project

Overview

This project demonstrates a vulnerability assessment conducted in a home lab environment using Tenable Nessus. The goal was to identify, analyze, and document vulnerabilities on a target virtual machine, simulating real-world vulnerability management and blue team operations.

Tools & Technologies

• Tenable Nessus Essentials – for vulnerability scanning
• VirtualBox – to host virtual machines
• Windows 10 VM – as the vulnerable target
• Kali Linux – lab management and optional tools

Project Steps

1. Set up virtual lab environment (VirtualBox + VMs)
2. Installed and configured Nessus
3. Ran a basic network scan on the Windows VM
4. Analyzed the scan results using CVSS scores and plugin data
5. Documented findings and outlined possible remediations

Files Included

• screenshots/ – Visuals of the scan setup, results, and reports
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What I Learned

• How to configure and run a Nessus scan
• Understanding CVEs, CVSS scores, and vulnerability classifications
• Practical experience in scanning and reporting like a security analyst
• How vulnerability scanners fit into a broader security operations workflow

Future Improvements

• Scan more complex environments with multiple hosts
• Integrate scan results with SIEM tools for alerting and correlation
• Explore automated patching or remediation options
• Adding SIEM to the vulnerability test

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This project is part of my cybersecurity portfolio. I’m currently exploring blue team operations, cloud security, and SIEM solutions. Feedback or collaboration is welcome!