Certified - CompTIA CYSA+

At the heart of vulnerability management lies automated vulnerability scanners—and few are more widely used than Nessus and OpenVAS. In this episode, we break down how these scanners work, what they look for, and how analysts interpret their output. You’ll learn about plugin libraries, scan templates, result severity rankings, and how these tools differentiate between configuration issues and exploitable vulnerabilities.

We also examine the risks of misconfiguring scans, how to tune scans for different environments, and how to reduce false positives through credentialed testing. This episode helps you speak confidently about commercial and open-source scanning platforms, both for the CySA+ exam and for interviews or job roles in security analysis and assessment. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com