• TAGS
  • NETWORKS
  • FOLDERS
  • HUMAN

How to audit asset tags and networks with your AI

Connect Tenable to your AI client to bridge the gap between raw asset data and your actual network layout.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to audit my Tenable asset tags and network structure?

Your AI pulls tag, network, and folder data from Tenable to cross-reference how assets are actually grouped against your intended topology. You get a clear view of where your organizational structure holds up and where it breaks down.

Where every issue lands.

Mapping outcomes

The AI organizes Tenable data into these specific views.

TAGS

Tag alignment check

The AI compares existing asset tags against your expected naming conventions. It flags any assets that are missing critical identifiers.

NETWORKS

Topology verification

It maps host data to your logical network segments. This shows you if assets are sitting in the wrong network zones.

FOLDERS

Hierarchy audit

The AI checks your scan folder organization. It ensures your scan structure matches your business units or physical locations.

HUMAN

Manual remediation

The AI identifies the discrepancies, but you decide which tags to fix or which network segments to reconfigure.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your Tenable environment and your logical organizational model.

  1. Gather asset metadata

    The AI pulls all current asset tags to see how your hosts are currently labeled.

    list_asset_tags

  2. Map network segments

    It retrieves your logical network definitions to compare against host locations.

    list_logical_networks

  3. Review scan organization

    The agent looks at your folder hierarchy to understand how scans are grouped.

    list_scan_folders

  4. Identify mismatches

    The AI compares the tags, networks, and folders to find where the structure is inconsistent.

    list_asset_tagslist_logical_networks

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific Tenable tag names or network IDs.

Tenable Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_U8b0LdAyMaNtCec1v5eI306Cug5XlI4Il4xcKPtc/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Tenable capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "tenable-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_U8b0LdAyMaNtCec1v5eI306Cug5XlI4Il4xcKPtc/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Compare the tags in my 'Production' group against the 'Finance' logical network.

  • List all scan folders that don't have a corresponding asset tag.

  • Check if any assets tagged as 'Web-Server' are located in the 'Internal-Only' network.

  • Show me the folder hierarchy for all assets in the 'DMZ' logical network.

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Connect Tenable once, then ask.

Log in once to link your Tenable account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about your network structure.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my Tenable tags?

    No. The AI can only read your tags and network data. You must make any changes manually in Tenable.

  • 02

    Can the AI create new scan folders?

    No. The AI can list your existing folders, but it cannot create or delete them.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my scan results?

    No. This specific task focuses on the organizational structure like tags, networks, and folders, not the individual vulnerability findings.

  • 04

    How does the AI know which network an asset belongs to?

    It uses the logical network data provided by Tenable to match host information to your defined segments.

  • 05

    Can I use this to automate my entire audit?

    The AI performs the heavy lifting of finding mismatches, but you remain responsible for the final audit report and any corrective actions.

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