Fortra Tripwire IP360 vs Tenable Security Center comparison

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Fortra and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Fortra is ranked #59, while Tenable is ranked #15 with an average rating of 9.0. Fortra holds a 0.7% mindshare in VM, compared to Tenable’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 60% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Tenable Security Center and Fortra Tripwire IP360 compete in the realm of security management. Tenable has the upper hand in support and pricing satisfaction, while Fortra Tripwire IP360 stands out in feature robustness, offering significant value for its cost.

Features: Tenable Security Center is recognized for comprehensive vulnerability scanning, extensive integration capabilities, and robust network visibility. Fortra Tripwire IP360 provides precise threat detection, policy compliance enforcement, and detailed asset tracking.

Room for Improvement: Tenable could improve on providing more customizable reporting options, enhanced usability for new users, and better integration with non-standard systems. Fortra Tripwire IP360 may benefit from simplifying its user interface, offering more flexible deployment options, and reducing the complexity of its feature set for easier adaptation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tenable Security Center offers a straightforward deployment process and strong support services. Fortra Tripwire IP360 has a complex deployment model but compensates with knowledgeable customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Tenable Security Center presents a competitive pricing model with favorable ROI due to its inclusive scanning capabilities. Fortra Tripwire IP360, while having higher initial costs, justifies these with enhanced features offering substantial long-term ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortra Tripwire IP360 vs. Tenable Security Center Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortra Tripwire IP360 is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Security Center is 2.4%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	1.2%
Tenable Security Center	2.4%
Fortra Tripwire IP360	0.7%
Other	95.7%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

reviewer2859021

Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats

The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.

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Corey Cole

Service Coordinator - Technology Security at a government with 10,001+ employees

The solution helps users to manage their entire IP range, but it's unreliable and very expensive to maintain

Only the administrator was using the product. He used it to read reports as part of our compliance programs. It wasn't heavily used by a lot of users. The tool comes in at a large scale, and we tried to scale it down. The scaling did not apply to us. It was neither difficult nor easy. I rate the scalability a five out of ten. We had some challenges while scaling it down. It could do 10,000 devices, and we wanted to use it for ten devices. The process was difficult and expensive. We did not need the product anymore.

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reviewer1534134

Head of Information Security at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees

Centralized analytics have strengthened patch visibility and support efficient regulatory reporting

From my experience, I assess the product's analytics capabilities as successful. It helped us significantly with patching and managing the risk of the patching process across all our environments, including network devices with Windows and Unix systems. The product covered several environments and gave us exactly what we needed in our environment. Tenable Security Center's centralized platform helped with risk assessment and management across our IT environments. It covered the patching process, and we previously faced many issues regarding how to patch different environments, how to monitor the patching process, and whether it was successful or not. We obtained good reports showing when patches were closed and the details of each patch, including who executed it and everything related to the patching process until it was closed. This gave us good details about the process which helped us significantly in our reporting and even in audits, whether internal or external. We learned how to close audit issues safely and successfully. We used the dashboards for real-time threat insights and extracted several dashboards from Tenable Security Center. We use these dashboards in our cybersecurity dashboard and committees that we have. These dashboards are part of our committees, especially the cybersecurity committee and other committees that we attend.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Once it is set up, Qualys has proved to be one of our greatest assets."

"Its excellent graphical interface makes the scanning process simple."

"The most valuable feature of Qualys TotalCloud is the visibility it provides."

"Qualys TotalCloud is overall the best tool available in the market for scanning purposes."

"Qualys TotalCloud has significantly reduced our workload in terms of managing risks, helping us to be more efficient and save substantial resources."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its security capabilities that help identify and mitigate risk factors."

"One of the most valuable features of Qualys TotalCloud is FlexScan, which is specifically for internet-facing VMs. We found this feature to be very useful. It was a key differentiator for us."

"Qualys TotalCloud helps you not just to identify misconfigurations, but you can actually also fix issues."

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"Tripwire is one of the most mature in terms of companies, suites, support, everything, much more than any other product."

"This product detects vulnerabilities which exist in the environment, and provides enough information that allows for remediation, thereby securing the environment."

"Tripwire IP360 is a very stable solution."

"Tripwire IP360 helps me to discover most of the vulnerabilities, and I like the way that it prioritizes these vulnerabilities, as it allows me to focus on the most important ones first and then follow up with the rest."

"We could manage our entire IP range with the solution."

"It's become the pinnacle point for anything that enters the network or anything that's passing through to production to first be affected by IP360, hardened, and up to standard. For our integrity management, one was deployed in the bank about two years ago and that's still going to expand the usage and the product itself. That will go hand in hand with training and expanding the product as for where it's deployed."

"It has enhanced the security program by ensuring that all external-facing systems are scanned on a routine basis."

"The company probably chose this solution because they thought that they would be getting the best bang for their buck."

"The usability is really good. It's very easy to use and a good platform. It is scalable and very stable. The technical support is fine and the setup is super easy."

"In terms of vulnerability mitigation, SecurityCenter has worked quite well and is a perfect replacement for GFI LanGuard."

"My advice for those considering Tenable Security Center is to note the benefit of upgrading vulnerable devices."

"Compliance and vulnerability scans are most valuable; compliance scan helps in validating how our teams are complying, and vulnerability scan helps in future-proofing, and its vulnerability detection is accurate."

"The reporting vulnerability is very helpful when you link it with the people who close it with the admin and support team, giving them the criticality to find how to close each item, and it's up to date with all the vulnerabilities on the market thanks to prompt updates from the cloud."

"Tenable Security Center supports a wide range of applications and servers, capable of comprehensive scanning and handling of vulnerabilities."

"The most valuable feature is the automatic and periodic management of security scans, along with the ability to consolidate all information into a single dashboard."

"The predictive prioritization features are pretty good. They do a lot of research and we trust the research that they do internally. They have knowledge of what's going on with many companies, where we only get a view into what's going on here. So the ability to get best practices out of them as part of this solution, is valuable to us."

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Cons

"It is already perfect, but they can bring some newer dashboards and customization options for the dashboard. It would be great to be able to include on-prem assets on the dashboard."

"The support process is inefficient due to the excessive number of replies required when submitting tickets."

"Regarding improvements to Qualys TotalCloud, I suggest that user navigation can be enhanced because initially, many users found it complicated and had trouble understanding the platform due to information being spread across multiple tabs."

"There is a lack of data segregation according to criticality or inventory."

"One of the things that could be improved is the alerts. Qualys is a fantastic tool, especially with the TruRisk feature, but one challenge that most leaders face involves alert fatigue."

"To be honest, I would move out from this tool because it does not give a full view of vulnerability."

"Their support could be improved."

"Qualys's ticketing system can be confusing when assigning tasks to individuals, and support could be improved by offering instant call solutions with engineers in addition to ticket replies."

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"I am not very impressed by the technical support."

"We would like to have better reporting capabilities and for them to be more granular."

"The reporting functions can use improvement. There is room for growth because reporting functions differ a lot depending on what you're going to output. It depends on whether it's for technical or senior management and how it's interpreted. There could be growth within the reporting functionality side."

"If you are looking for better reporting capabilities and vulnerability tracking over time for remediation purposes, then this is not the best solution."

"We need to dedicate time and resources to keep it running."

"The reporting functions can use improvement."

"For IP360, unfortunately, scans for certain vulnerabilities often cause issues, as they are mainly false positive."

"The product should provide risk-based vulnerability management."

"A good plugin editor would be a good additional option for the Security Center."

"Certain aspects require manual effort, such as exporting and analyzing data for our dashboards. The built-in components of the Tenable solution are somewhat clumsy that require external tools. So, this is an area of improvement."

"The solution's user interface has some issues."

"The integration is very good, although it still needs to improve."

"The user interface can be improved."

"Its reporting can be improved. It is not easy to generate a scan report the way we want. The data is okay, but we can't easily change the template to make it look the way we want."

"The GUI could be improved to have all concerns and priorities use the same GUI, allowing them to see all tickets, assign vulnerabilities, and assign variation failures to each member of their team."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"I am not sure about the pricing. From what I understand, it is a bit on the higher side, but I do not have the exact numbers."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

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"I believe the price compares well within the market."

"The product was expensive for us."

"The licensing costs for this solution are approximately $100,000 US, and I think that covers everything."

"My company needs to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs. The pricing of the solution falls in the mid-range level, so it is not too expensive"

"Tenable is open-source."

"The tool provides competitive pricing."

"The price of Tenable SC is expensive, we pay approximately €70,000 for the license annually. We have to pay for each IP test. The cost of other solutions is far less, such as Nessus Professional, which is €3,000 annually."

"The price can start at €10,000 ($13,000 USD) for between 500 and 1,000 assets, and the price can climb into the millions as more assets are added."

"Tenable SC is priced per asset, with the basic solution starting around US$12,000 for 500 assets."

"Costing is pretty reasonable compared to the competition."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

16%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Government

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Small Business

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Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	34

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Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	27

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is regarding the cloud visibility that we were not having previously. Previous...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable SC?

The price of Tenable Security Center is not so high; it's relatively a cheaper solution.

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We did conduct a long implementation which relates to what I think can be improved about Tenable Security Center. In ...

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The typical use case for Tenable Security Center is that it is an on-premise solution, and it can use the agent and a...

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

IP360

Tenable.sc, Tenable Unified Security, Tenable SecurityCenter

Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Tripwire IP360 is a powerful vulnerability management solution that identifies and prioritizes network vulnerabilities for remediation. It is highly effective in scanning devices and applications, improving security posture, ensuring compliance, and managing risks.

Users value its detailed reporting, user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with other security tools for efficient security management.

Fortra

Tenable Security Center offers vulnerability scanning, reporting, and customizable dashboards, aiding in security posture enhancement through Asset Discovery and Vulnerability Priority Rating. Its user-friendly interface and third-party integration support provide real-time insights and risk assessment.

Tenable Security Center efficiently manages vulnerabilities, offering valuable analytics, risk prioritization, and real-time insights. It supports automated updates, false-positive reduction, and compliance reporting. Users benefit from its asset discovery capabilities and its integrations with third-party tools. However, there's room for improvement in reporting customization, integration with tools like Jira, and the accuracy and speed of vulnerability scanning. The system could enhance its dynamic data displays, language support, and offer more pricing flexibility. While valued for scanning servers, workstations, and IoT devices, the setup complexity and policy modification challenges are noted.

What are the key features?

Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies and prioritizes security issues across environments.
Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed insights for informed decision-making and compliance.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailor the interface to track and manage risks effectively.
Asset Discovery: Identifies network devices to enhance security posture.
Vulnerability Priority Rating: Helps in prioritizing actions based on risk levels.

What benefits should reviews highlight?

Risk Assessment: Provides real-time insights to prioritize security initiatives.
Compliance: Assists in meeting standards like NIST and CIS.
Integration: Seamless operation across IT processes for enhanced efficiency.
Patch Management: Ensures timely updates to reduce vulnerabilities.

Organizations in sectors like IT, finance, and healthcare implement Tenable Security Center for vulnerability management across internal and cloud networks. It facilitates compliance with industry standards and aids IT teams in conducting network-wide assessments, streamlining patch management, and strengthening overall security.

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Sample Customers

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1. Aetna 2. Accenture 3. Adidas 4. AIG 5. Airbus 6. Akamai 7. Amazon 8. American Express 9. Aon 10. Apple 11. ATT 12. Autodesk 13. Bank of America 14. Barclays 15. Bayer 16. Bechtel 17. BlackRock 18. Boeing 19. BNP Paribas 20. Cisco 21. CocaCola 22. Comcast 23. Dell 24. Deutsche Bank 25. eBay 26. ExxonMobil 27. FedEx 28. Ford 29. General Electric 30. Google 31. HP 32. IBM

IBM, Sempra Energy, Microsoft, Apple, Adidas, Union Pacific

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