Vulnerability scanner developed by Tenable
Publisher’s description
What is Tenable Nessus?
Tenable Nessus by Tenable, Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Tenable Nessus is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Tenable Nessus safe to download?
- The file is served by tenable.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8DBE64A35C5167139744AAC95939EC767E1A069036D7D95B72C727358BC6CCC0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.12.6.20073Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Tenable.Nessus -emsiexec /i Nessus-10.12.6-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F93F9CBE-C01F-4508-8707-37501539C084} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask nessusInformation
- Publisher
- Tenable, Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 10.12.6.20073
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- tenable.com
- winget ID
- Tenable.Nessus
- MSI product code
- {F93F9CBE-C01F-4508-8707-37501539C084}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tenable Nessus free?
Tenable Nessus is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Tenable Nessus safe to download?
The download comes from tenable.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Tenable Nessus with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Tenable Nessus be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Tenable Nessus run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
