File Extension Library


.NESSUS File Extension

  • Developer by: Tenable Network Security
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: XML

What are .NESSUS files and how to open them?

Can't open .NESSUS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .NESSUS file.

What is a .NESSUS file extension?

.NESSUS file extension is created by Tenable Network Security. .NESSUS has been classified as Data Files. The format of .NESSUS file is XML.

.NESSUS is Nessus Network Security Scanner File

File created by Nessus, a network vulnerability scanning application; saves the results of a network security scan as well as the policies used for the performed scan; enables the results from corporate or home network scans to be saved as well as imported for review.

NESSUS files use XML formatting. Version 2 of the XML format was introduced with Nessus version 4. This format is still backward compatible with NESSUS version 1 files.

List of all softwares that can open the Nessus Network Security Scanner File
Windows
Tenable Network Security Nessus
Mac
Tenable Network Security Nessus
Linux
Tenable Network Security Nessus

How to fix problems with .NESSUS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .NESSUS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .NESSUS file format
  2. You need to check the .NESSUS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)