SecurityScorecard vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

The compared SecurityScorecard and Tenable solutions aren't in the same category. SecurityScorecard is ranked #1 in IVRM , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 7.9% mindshare in the category. Tenable is ranked #5 in VM , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of SecurityScorecard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SecurityScorecard and Tenable Vulnerability Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

6.1

SecurityScorecard enhances security visibility and efficiency, improving scores and reducing premiums, yielding 176% ROI over three years.

Sentiment score

7.0

Tenable Vulnerability Management offers cost-effective vulnerability identification, improving processes, visibility, automation, and IT ecosystems despite financial metric uncertainties.

This resulting in a lower insurance premium cost for us and considerable cost savings overall, which made our management very pleased with the progress.

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

The biggest benefit is visibility, allowing organizations to understand their risks, vulnerabilities, and potential threats.

reviewer2596755

Regional Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We have seen a clear return on investment, and in terms of the metrics, the time saver is in the reduction of time spent.

Adriana Cumbajin

SOC analyst at BUSINESS IT

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.4

SecurityScorecard's customer support is knowledgeable and available 24/7, but users report delayed response times despite improvements.

Sentiment score

6.1

Tenable Support is responsive and knowledgeable, though response times and escalation process for complex issues can improve.

They need better organization to support their customer volume.

reviewer2596755

Regional Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

they continue to assist us with bi-monthly sync-up calls whenever we face issues with the platform regarding risk and how to improve our security score

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

I would rate the customer support for SecurityScorecard nine out of 10.

Akhilesh Mishra

Technical Lead at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

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It needs improvement in response time and addressing feature requests promptly.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The technical support of Tenable Vulnerability Management is available 24/7, and whenever we require support, we can get it within five minutes.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

We had used Tenable's expert support services in order to make sure that we run Tenable Vulnerability Management on a continuous basis and are able to utilize their services.

TarunKumar2

Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

6.3

SecurityScorecard offers a scalable, adaptable service ideal for medium to large enterprises, though not suited for Fortune 500 firms.

Sentiment score

7.6

Tenable Vulnerability Management scales effectively for various sectors, leveraging cloud-based infrastructure and lightweight agents for seamless deployment.

The product is suitable for medium to large businesses, typically with a revenue range from $200 million to a couple of billion dollars.

reviewer2596755

Regional Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

My experience with SecurityScorecard is that it is highly scalable and can handle more vendors or users as my organization grows.

Adriana Cumbajin

SOC analyst at BUSINESS IT

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They can seamlessly scale the number of endpoints from 100 to 1,000,000 in a day.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly scalable.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

With the growing needs of our company, Tenable Vulnerability Management is able to safely adapt.

TarunKumar2

Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.2

SecurityScorecard is highly stable, rated 9/10, with 99.99% uptime, appreciated for performance speed and reliable browser extension.

Sentiment score

8.1

Tenable Vulnerability Management is praised for its reliable, stable performance, minimal downtime, and longstanding market reputation.

I find SecurityScorecard stable for our organization, as I have not encountered any downtime.

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

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I have faced no stability issues with Tenable.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The stability is commendable, and I would rate Tenable ten out of ten.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

The stability of Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly reliable.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

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Room For Improvement

SecurityScorecard requires better responsiveness, remediation guidance, integration, customization, pricing, insights, accuracy, interface, mobile capabilities, and third-party risk management.

Users criticize Tenable's interface, customization, pricing, support, setup complexity, and suggest improvements for SMB compatibility and user-friendliness.

If SecurityScorecard could improve anything, it would be making sure the algorithm pulls the right data for the right domain.

E Danquah

IT operations risk analyst at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

There is a need for more active rather than passive third-party risk management features to truly mitigate risks.

reviewer2596755

Regional Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

SecurityScorecard could enhance some of the integrations based on AI platforms, where I could receive suggestions from the AI tool regarding why SecurityScorecard rates specific issues as critical or high.

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

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They should also accelerate the process of implementing new features upon request.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would suggest HP WebInspect as a better option than Tenable.io.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

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Setup Cost

SecurityScorecard's mid-range pricing and flexible setup attract enterprises, offering transparency and support, though international cost varies.

Tenable Vulnerability Management is costly, with prices from $2,300 to $137,000, suitable for enterprises but pricey for SMBs.

There are more expensive and cheaper options available.

reviewer2596755

Regional Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I expected slightly lower pricing.

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

Pricing is acceptable as per the Indian market.

Akhilesh Mishra

Technical Lead at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

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Tenable charges around $40 per device, while Rapid7 costs $10 to $15 per device.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would not say very expensive for Tenable Vulnerability Management; it is not prohibitive, but at the same time, there are some other tools in the marketplace which are offering the same kind of services that Tenable offers, the same kind of features that Tenable has offered at a lesser cost.

TarunKumar2

Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital

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Valuable Features

SecurityScorecard provides continuous monitoring, risk management, and visual insights, improving compliance and security conversations with stakeholders and vendors.

Tenable offers seamless interface, robust scanning, and integration, with AI-driven prioritization and continuous updates for effective vulnerability management.

It combines threat intel data with vulnerability information to increase risk ratings and provides insights into third-party supply chain risks.

reviewer2596755

Regional Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I particularly value the Jira integration, so any issue identified as part of the threat intel activity can be directly updated through our Jira.

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

It converts complex security issues into business-friendly language, which helps executives and the board understand cyber risk.

Akhilesh Mishra

Technical Lead at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

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Tenable enables vulnerability management through potential AI integration that consolidates efforts and resolves multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

The best features of Tenable Vulnerability Management are flexibility, breadth and scope, and the fact that their current vulnerabilities come out, and they have tests for them within a day or two.

reviewer2721399

SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Categories and Ranking

SecurityScorecard

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Vendor Risk Management (1st), AI Legal & Compliance (3rd), AI Procurement & Supply Chain (2nd)

Tenable Vulnerability Manag...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (5th), Patch Management (11th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. SecurityScorecard is designed for IT Vendor Risk Management and holds a mindshare of 7.9%, down 11.3% compared to last year.
Tenable Vulnerability Management, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 3.2% mindshare, down 6.8% since last year.

IT Vendor Risk Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SecurityScorecard	7.9%
OneTrust GRC	8.3%
Bitsight	7.2%
Other	76.6%

IT Vendor Risk Management

Vulnerability Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Tenable Vulnerability Management	3.2%
Wiz	6.6%
Tenable Nessus	5.1%
Other	85.1%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

Aayush Gangwar

Application security engineer at a media company with 51-200 employees

Vendor risk monitoring has strengthened our security posture and reduced insurance costs

In terms of improvements, I feel SecurityScorecard could enhance some of the integrations based on AI platforms, where I could receive suggestions from the AI tool regarding why SecurityScorecard rates specific issues as critical or high. Details on the technical mitigation would help my non-technical teams understand the security issues better. I think improvements could be made on the reporting side as well, such as the ability to download customizable reports. While SecurityScorecard offers various kinds of reports now, they are limited to predefined formats. Having the ability to choose specific fields for an automated report would be very helpful.

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Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers

Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SecurityScorecard?

One of its most effective features for risk identification is its enterprise-ready automation for third-party risk measurements.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SecurityScorecard?

I have seen a return on investment with SecurityScorecard as it is easy to use and has saved us some time, so we do not need to do the scans on our own.

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What needs improvement with SecurityScorecard?

I suggest that SecurityScorecard could be improved by giving a little more specifics on how the scanning works and how you are able to detect those IPs, including more details on the privacy side a...

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What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...

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What do you like most about Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

The tool has an easy-to-use interface.

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What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

I don't think that there is any very specific area where enhancements need to happen in Tenable Vulnerability Management's feature sets. The only area which possibly is not a part of the feature, b...

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Compared 4% of the time

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Overview

SecurityScorecard provides comprehensive cybersecurity insights with features such as notifications for score changes and configurable reporting, supporting team collaboration. It emphasizes multi-factor authentication and continuous monitoring for improved risk assessments.

SecurityScorecard specializes in assessing third-party cybersecurity risks, enhancing security posture, and analyzing exposed data. It offers automated information gathering and vendor reports, aiding in vulnerability assessments for supply chain risk management. Users value the Attack Surface Index and recommendations for security improvements, though faster technical response times and better cost-effectiveness, especially in Brazil, are desired. Enhancements such as app scanning and more efficient vulnerability management could expand its capabilities.

What are the key features of SecurityScorecard?

Score Change Notifications: Alerts for immediate awareness of security rating changes
Configurable Reporting: Customizable reports for different stakeholders
Team Collaboration: Tools to facilitate collaborative assessments and decision-making
Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhanced security for user logins
Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing evaluation of cybersecurity posture
Third and Fourth-Party Analysis: In-depth assessment of supply chain risks
Threat Intel Integration: Incorporation of real-time threat intelligence

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Improved Risk Management: Enhanced visibility of cybersecurity risks
Supply Chain Protection: Identification and management of third-party vulnerabilities
Operational Efficiency: Automated data collection and analysis streamline workflows
Cost-Effectiveness: Potential reduction in security management costs
Comprehensive Threat Visibility: Access to integrated threat intelligence

SecurityScorecard is utilized in industries for managing third-party cybersecurity threats by providing detailed vulnerability assessments and automated reporting. Its implementation aids supply chain risk management and enhances industry-specific security strategies, with room for improvement in technical response times and dark web intelligence inclusion.

SecurityScorecard

Managed in the cloud and powered by Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.io) provides the industry's most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your organization. Built-in prioritization, threat intelligence and real-time insight help you understand your exposures and proactively prioritize remediations.

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Sample Customers

TriNet, USAA, Zurich, Gilt Groupe, McGraw Hill Financial

Global Payments AU/NZ

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