For MongoDB, a NoSQL database, Tenable recommends running a database compliance scan with the database user for the associated database. ... Database audits are normally comprised of select statements that retrieve security-related details from your database such as the existence or status of insecure stored procedures.

Does Nessus scan database?

On top of specialized database security scanner or vulnerability scanner, Nessus Pro can help to perform the task in the following way. From a compliance and security framework perspective, most of the well-known standards agree on a number of things, like enforcing baseline configurations and encrypting stored data.

What does Tenable scan for?

Tenable recommends performing discovery scans to get an accurate picture of the assets on your network and assessment scans to understand the vulnerabilities on your assets. Configuring both methods provides a comprehensive view of the organization's security posture and reduces false positives.