Tenable Nessus Reviews

We use this solution for network and device scanning. Massive scanners have been integrated with the security center. We scan devices and pull the report from the security center. We publish the report to respective stakeholders, and we maintain the reports for our records. The reports show vulnerabilities, plugin text, and plugin outputs. We analyze the report and try to close the vulnerabilities identified in the scan.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

There are about 10 people using this solution in my organization. They were part of the security team and were doing the scanning and remediation. I led the team and dealt with any challenges.

My organization is a service provider. We provide security services to clients.

The vulnerability scanner is the most valuable feature. It's an important feature for us. We use the plugin output for that. It shows us the exact version of Nessus and what is needed for remediation. Based on that, we decide what should be remediated first to get the best result for security.

The agent scanner is a valuable feature. We also do credential scans, which gives the equivalent report. In the log project situation, we receive very good support from Nessus. They have built one policy for the log project itself. With the help of that policy and the plugins specified for the log project, the scans were faster for that project.

If we run a scan, it will usually check all of the plugins, which is a time-consuming process. We received help, and we had one plugin for the log project. That was for checking the log project only because we were already done with the complete scan.

I would like to see more on the automation side. There should be proper tools and support for automation in Tenable itself.

I have used this solution for more than four years.

It's a stable solution, but we noticed that the agent wasn't being updated. This means we have to update it manually and run a few commands to get the service running. If the solution isn't updated with the latest version, it will go offline.

We receive very good technical support from the team in India. We're very happy with them. I'm also in touch with some people from Tenable India. They helped me understand the requirements and the solution's latest features.

I would rate technical support as four out of five because they could always improve.

Initial setup was easy. That's why I proposed the solution to my current organization. 

The deployment process completely depends on approvals and how we're getting the procurement of hardware and the licenses. It depends on the organization.

The solution is worth the cost. It's a good investment. 

I have also evaluated Qualys. There were some missing features, so we weren't able to detect vulnerabilities related to specific software, like Adobe and Java.

I have also used Tenable.sc.

I would rate this solution as eight out of ten. 

For those who want to use this solution, my advice is to go to Tenable's website and read about the solution so you can properly understand its features. There are demo videos too. That will help you make a decision about whether you want to use the tool or not.

I would definitely recommend this solution to others who want to use it.

We have clients, and we are a vendor. We have deployed Tenable Nessus users with the help of the Principal on the client's environment. I have experience with the deployment and the scanning.

The features I personally like include host discovery. For web servers, there are individual options available. There are many options that are useful to us.

Sometimes, the categorization for clients was tricky at first, however, they eventually got used to it.

I haven't faced any issues as of now. It has been stable with no critical issues, technical issues, or downtimes.

The support has been really cooperative. Whenever any issue arises, we contact the support, and they are always there for us. The support is pretty good.

Positive

The deployment was done by the Tenable team, and I was part of this process.

I definitely recommend Tenable Nessus for network scanning and other tasks.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The solution is used to check vulnerabilities.

The product has good features. It gives us a view of the vulnerabilities like open ports and different issues with software. It is a mature tool.

The product must be more comprehensive. It must catch all the issues.

I have been using the solution for a few years.

I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten. The stability could be improved.

The tool is scalable. We have three users. We need a team to maintain the product.

The deployment can be done in-house.

I recommend the solution to others. I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We use the solution for vulnerability management trafficking across an entire group. 

I am impressed with the tool's vulnerability scanning. 

The tool needs to upgrade asset tracking. 

I am using the tool for two years. 

The solution is extremely stable. I would rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten. 

I didn't encounter any issues with scalability and I would rate it a nine out of ten. We have around 3000 user endpoints that are being monitored. My company has around 20 users for the tool.

Our local partner helps with the support. 

I would rate the tool's setup a seven out of ten. It is not an easy setup but with proper support, the process is doable. 

The solution gives us ROI since it offers visibility and helps to tighten controls in our network. 

I would like to see better discounts. 

I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. It is one of the best tools to use if compliance is your priority. 

We use Tenable to scan all the workstations in our government environment for vulnerabilities and outdated software. The Tenable agents installed on the PCs enable us to detect any potential security risks or applications that are not up-to-date, malicious, or suspicious. This helps us ensure that all the PCs are secure and are in good posture.

The most valuable feature is the installation of Tenable which is incredibly easy. Even those without extensive technical knowledge can do it. All we need is the license and a few clicks through the installation process which is simple. Once the program is installed on all PCs and servers, we're good to go!

The solution can be annoyingly slow.

The pricing is a bit high. 

We would like to see the inclusion of penetration testing capabilities if possible.

Tenable has been mostly used in the on-premise environment, so it would be great if they could improve the transition to the cloud.

The accuracy of the vulnerability assessment needs improvement as false alarms and false positives occur often. Applications are often flagged as critical when they are actually benign. To improve user experience, there needs to be an upgrade in the accuracy of the results and a more user-friendly interface.

Sometimes it can be difficult to adjust the policies. When the solution has been previously installed. Making changes to policies requires navigating multiple steps. This process can be time-consuming and potentially confusing. Expert knowledge may be necessary in certain cases.

I have been using the solution for four years.

There has been an improvement over the years and the solution is now extremely stable.

We can easily scale up our license to support more devices. By increasing our license, we can add more workstations.

The technical support is outstanding. We encountered some difficulties during our initial deployment, yet they persisted in helping us all day long. Their support team is very competent.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward. 

The deployment took us two days to install the SoC on all 100 of our workstations.

The solution is expensive. We lost bids to competing companies due to the pricing; there are cheaper alternatives to Tenable such as Rapid7 InsightVM.

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We have 100 workstations that all use the solution.

We use Tenable Nessus to schedule test scans and work with the finding.

We have integrated Tenable Nessus with Splunk.

The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is the GUI and user-friendliness. Additionally, the environment is easy to work with.

I have been using Tenable Nessus for approximately one year.

Tenable Nessus is a stable solution.

I rate the stability of Tenable Nessus a ten out of ten.

The scalability of Tenable Nessus is good. However, it could be more flexible.

We have over 400 people using the solution. We plan to increase our usage, but it depends on the progress of the business.

I rate the scalability of Tenable Nessus an eight out of ten.

The support we have for Tenable Nessus is internal. The IT teams for Tenable Nessus are in the Czech Republic for us.

I have previously used Tenable IO.

The price of Tenable Nessus is too expensive for each service center.

I recommend Tenable Nessus because it's a good solution, works properly, is not complicated to administrate, is simple to manage, and is stable.

I rate Tenable Nessus a nine out of ten.

I primarily use the solution for network scanning. I can use it when I want to see network scanning involved with the network devices and servers. 

I love everything about Nessus. I may be biased in my rating, biased in the sense that I love using Nessus.

The usability is okay. The pricing is okay. The costs are reasonable.

The level they give you is good. It depends on the kind of scan that you want to do. There are different options there. If I want to do a PCI scan, that is available. If I want to do a scan that involves checking to see if the system patching is up to date, that is available. If I want to scan against trending vulnerabilities, I can do that, too. They have so many different options. You can streamline it to what you want, and you do your scan. 

Nessus is flexible. It gives a holistic view of your entire environment. I would go for a Nessus any day, anytime.

They have a good reporting system. I love the reporting system. The references they made in terms of recommendations are great. They can give a recommendation on how to get a particular issue fixed. 

The setup is straightforward. 

It is stable and reliable.

We can scale the product. 

They should try to create an all-in-one solution. When I say all in one, I mean something that would be cheap, where I can scan a lot in terms of web applications. Right now, this is available. However, it's a bit expensive. If users want to start scanning applications, networking devices, et cetera, they should also try and work on the pricing for those and have everything together. The web application module should be included in Tenable itself.

I've used the solution over the past 13 years. I've worked with it for a long time.

The stability is fine. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution can scale as needed. 

I've not escalated anything to technical support. 

I'm aware of other solutions. 

What makes Nessus outstanding is the different options. There are so many scanning options. They give you the room to be flexible. You can scan your server how you want. Other options may just allow for a general scan of my system. With Nessus, I can streamline and customize my scan. 

It is an easy solution to set up. The deployment is not lengthy. Within two hours, I had it up and running. 

There is no crazy maintenance needed. Sometimes when there are new updates, it just alerts you the moment you log into your appliance. It just alerts you and gives you room to do the updates. Sometimes it may just set automatically, and it picks the updates. When you log in, it asks for you to reinitialize your system, and you're good to go.

The price is not bad. We are comfortable with the cost of the solution right now and with what we are paying for what we get in return. 

We just pay for the license and do not deal with any other additional fees. 

We're using the latest version of the solution. 

When you are doing a spot check, and something rescues you a lot from disaster, you really appreciate that service. The product has really worked for me.

I highly recommend the solution.

I'd suggest new users run a POC and exhaust all the functionality and test other solutions as well. At the end of the day, compare them. Don't forget to consider budgets. Ensure that it matches what your company needs and the budget that they have for that particular solution. 

Make sure that functionality is taken into account. Some people only look at the budget and go for something cheaper and then do not have the functionality they require. 

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. 

Every month, I had this Windows Gold image scan. I would obtain some IP addresses, create some rules, and then run them. 

Then there were the automatic automated jobs that I and my colleagues would arrange to execute. 

They would run at night so they wouldn't interrupt the systems. 

Enter some IP addresses for workstations and servers. Some were in a highly secure zone, while others were in a separate subnet, we enter those IP addresses in and run them, scheduling them to run biweekly or weekly.

The most valuable aspect of this solution is that you receive the entire report, which details the breakdown, especially in terms of critical, high, low, and mediums. It also informs you exactly what was wrong with it. Then I believe it copies the CVS's score as well.

To be honest, I haven't used it much to tell you that these are the things that should be improved. But I believe the UI should be enhanced somewhat.

For example, there are two ways to find a report, and people are frequently confused as to which is the correct method for locating a full report. Sometimes they go in the opposite direction, so this is an area that may be improved.

I have been using Tenable Nessus for quite some time.

Tenable Nessus is pretty stable.

Tenable Nessus is a scalable product.

I did not deal with technical support at all.

I used Nessus from JSON for a Gold image and vulnerability scans in my previous role.

I'm also seeking the same type of tenant for internal vulnerability scans like Qualys. 

We now use Qualys, but we haven't fully utilized its features, but I'm searching for something specialized for our internal vulnerability scan program.

I did not set it up myself, to begin with.

It is a good tool. It's not difficult to understand. It shouldn't be an issue as long as you know what you're doing.

I would rate Tenable Nessus a seven out of ten.

I am using Tenable Nessus to know where the vulnerabilities are on my website.

The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is the dashboard. They are convenient to use.

Tenable Nessus could improve the price.

I have been using Tenable Nessus for approximately two months.

The stability of Tenable Nessus is good.

We have approximately three people using this solution in my organization. The users are managers and engineers. 

The support from Tenable Nessus is okay. However, they are sometimes slow and can take days to respond. Additionally, I would like to be able to ask them more technical questions than I am able to.

The initial setup of Tenable Nessus is simple. It took us approximately one hour to do the process.

We did the initial setup of the solution in-house.

The price of Tenable Nessus could improve, it is expensive.

I rate Tenable Nessus an eight out of ten.

We use Tenable Nessus for vulnerability scanning.

The results are not that bad, but the key selling point is that it is an affordable tool set.

It is a very easy tool to use.

We are happy with the existing features.

We are happy with the functionality, and what we get from the tool.

I am not sure. I see they have released new products that we haven't yet evaluated. I believe the new products are the opportunity for improvement that they are bringing to market. But for the time being,

They have added a new Tenable Nessus Expert. That is their new product, which caters to the cloud and everything else. 

I am assuming that the new features and product enhancements are based on that tool set, but we haven't reviewed it yet.

I have been working with Tenable Nessus for 10 years.

It's a proper toolkit, it goes a long way with us.

We are working with the latest version.

Tenable Nessus is very stable. 

I would rate the stability of this solution a five out of five.

Tenable Nessus is a scalable solution, I would rate the scalability a five out of five.

It is based on the number of endpoints. We have 1,500 endpoints in our company.

We can contact technical support using their web console. We can log a support ticket as end users, although we seldom use this feature.

I would rate their technical support a five out of five.

Positive

We are also working with Rapid7 InsightVM.

It is not as good as Rapid7 from our perspective, but it is part of our toolbox arsenal. As a result, we have it on board and solely use it internally.

It is very easy to deploy.

This solution was deployed in 30 minutes, or less. It is very easy. It is straightforward, and out of the box.

The deployment was completed in-house. We did it ourselves.

We only need one engineer to deploy and maintain this solution.

I would rate the return on investment a five out of five.

Cost-wise, it's an affordable tool.

Licensing fees are paid annually.

I would rate the licensing cost a five out of five.

I would rate Tenable Nessus a ten out of ten.