It’s been said a million times before: security scanning tools are a necessity for pen-testing, information gathering, and sometimes general computer use. When fulfilled, a security scanner can give you a head start on upgrading your security applications.
For pen-testers, a security scanner can be the making or breaking of an important job. Due to the endless potential, a variety of different tools exist for this purpose. One of the more popular options is a remote security scanning tool called Nessus