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Censys Attack Surface Management vs Cortex Xpanse comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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Censys Attack Surface Manag...
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
24th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
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Cortex Xpanse
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category, the mindshare of Censys Attack Surface Management is 1.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cortex Xpanse is 2.7%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Attack Surface Management (ASM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cortex Xpanse2.7%
Censys Attack Surface Management1.3%
Other96.0%
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

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Ali Mohamed - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager at Cairo International Airport Co.
Proactively manages security and identifies vulnerabilities with good alerts
We use Cortex Xpanse as a security control for attack surface management in our organization When there is an alert from Cortex Xpanse regarding a certificate or surface, it prompts us to take immediate action. It checks vulnerabilities periodically, ensuring they are addressed, which helps in…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Performing Arts
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cortex Xpanse?
I don't know the licensing or setup cost; I have no idea about the cost.
What needs improvement with Cortex Xpanse?
I'm not sure right now; I have nothing to comment on regarding what could be improved in the product. We are using it and we are satisfied. I have nothing to comment right now on what other feature...
What is your primary use case for Cortex Xpanse?
Cortex Xpanse is usually used for security from clients.
 

Overview

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