Besides scheduled updates, how can Nessus plugin updates be applied?

• A. Wait for the next scheduled update
• B. Restart Nessus and refresh plugins
• C. Manually update immediately
• D. Use the built-in update wizard

Answer: (C)

Fetching updates outside the scheduled times is done by triggering a manual update. Nessus gets its plugin definitions from a live feed, and while automatic updates can run on a set schedule, you can force an immediate update to pull the latest plugins whenever you need. This gives you the newest checks right away instead of waiting for the next scheduled window. Restarting the service or just refreshing plugins doesn’t guarantee new content will be downloaded, and the usual way to obtain fresh plugins is to initiate a manual update now.