Tenable Nessus custom audit files
Windows operating systems
Keeping updated and custom audit files for Windows systems ensures that security configurations are aligned with the latest threats and compliance requirements. Tailored audit files help identify vulnerabilities specific to your environment, track changes in system configurations, and ensure compliance with internal security policies, ultimately enhancing your proactive defense posture.
Windows 10
Regularly auditing Windows 10 security configurations helps uncover misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could expose systems to threats. Reviewing access controls, system logs, and security policies ensures compliance with best practices and reduces the risk of exploitation.
Windows 11
Security audits in Windows 11 verify that advanced protections are correctly configured and functioning as intended. Monitoring system integrity, reviewing event logs, and assessing security settings help identify potential weaknesses before they can be exploited.
Windows Server
Conducting security audits on Windows Server is crucial to maintaining a hardened and compliant environment. Reviewing user access, system policies, and configuration changes ensures that security controls remain effective against evolving threats.
GNU / Linux
For Linux systems, maintaining updated and custom audit files is crucial to monitoring security risks unique to open-source environments. Customization allows for focused assessments on system hardening, user permissions, and access control, ensuring vulnerabilities are detected early and compliance with organizational security standards is met consistently.
Amazon Linux
Regular security audits on Amazon Linux help ensure configurations align with best practices, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. Reviewing system settings, user permissions, and policy adherence strengthens overall security.
Debian
Auditing Debian security settings helps detect weaknesses and prevent unauthorized changes. Reviewing authentication policies, file integrity, and system activity ensures a secure and well-maintained operating environment.
RHEL
Regular audits in RHEL help maintain security by identifying deviations from established policies. Assessing access control, system configurations, and compliance status helps prevent potential security breaches.
Suse
Security audits in SUSE ensure that system configurations remain aligned with best practices. Regularly reviewing access policies, system integrity, and security settings helps mitigate risks and maintain a stable environment.
Ubuntu
Conducting audits on Ubuntu helps identify security gaps and misconfigurations that could lead to vulnerabilities. Monitoring system policies, reviewing user privileges, and verifying compliance with security standards ensure a robust security posture.
Network Devices & Firewalls
While it’s crucial to audit workstations and servers, it is also vital to make sure Network devices, including Firewalls, are configured properly. A wide variety of such devices can be scanned by Nessus and the audit files format supports them.
Cisco Firewall
Regular security audits on Cisco firewalls ensure that access control policies, rule sets, and network segmentation configurations are properly enforced. Reviewing logs, monitoring traffic patterns, and verifying compliance with security policies help detect misconfigurations and potential threats.
Palo Alto Firewall
Conducting periodic audits on Palo Alto firewalls helps maintain a strong security posture by validating rule effectiveness, assessing network security zones, and reviewing system logs. Ensuring configurations align with best practices minimizes vulnerabilities and reduces unauthorized access risks.
Citrix Firepower
Regular auditing of Citrix Firepower security settings helps ensure that intrusion prevention, access policies, and traffic inspection mechanisms function correctly. Reviewing event logs, policy changes, and rule optimizations strengthens network defenses against cyber threats.
Databases
Configuring and auditing databases prevents unauthorized access, data breaches, and corruption. Regular reviews of security settings, access controls, and encryption ensure data integrity and compliance while reducing risks from cyber threats.
MySQL Database
Security audits on MySQL databases help detect misconfigurations, weak authentication settings, and unauthorized access. Reviewing user privileges, encryption policies, and query logs ensures data integrity and compliance with security standards.
PostgreSQL
Regular audits of PostgreSQL databases help maintain security by monitoring access control policies, encryption configurations, and activity logs. Ensuring adherence to best practices reduces the risk of data breaches and unauthorized modifications.
IBM DB2
Conducting security audits on IBM DB2 ensures that database configurations meet security and compliance requirements. Reviewing authentication settings, access privileges, and query logs helps mitigate risks associated with data exposure and insider threats.
Cloud Services
Auditing and configuring cloud services like AWS and Azure ensures security, compliance, and optimal performance. Proper settings prevent data breaches, unauthorized access, and misconfigurations that could expose sensitive information or disrupt operations.
AWS Cloud
Conducting periodic security audits on AWS helps maintain compliance by assessing access control policies, reviewing security group rules, and monitoring log data for anomalies. Ensuring proper cloud resource configurations reduces the risk of security incidents.
Microsoft Azure
Auditing security configurations in Microsoft Azure ensures that role-based access control, encryption policies, and network security rules are properly enforced. Continuous monitoring and compliance assessments help identify and address misconfigurations.
GCP
Regular security audits in Google Cloud Platform help ensure that identity and access management policies, firewall rules, and storage permissions are correctly configured. Reviewing security logs and monitoring configurations helps maintain a strong security posture.
OpenStack
Auditing OpenStack environments helps validate security configurations across compute, storage, and networking components. Reviewing identity management settings, access policies, and log data enhances system integrity and protects against potential vulnerabilities.