I use Zoom for virtual meetings.
Senior Partner
Overall great solution, plenty of features, and free options
Pros and Cons
- "Overall Zoom is a good solution."
- "I have found it is sometimes difficult to control the Zoom meeting sessions. For example, it is difficult to know who is talking and when trying to mute everyone but the speaker you end up muting everyone. When using multiple screens it is laborious to find the control buttons, such as to start a session. Additionally, when a recording is done I have found it difficult to find them, there should be an easier way to retrieve them."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Overall Zoom is a good solution.
What needs improvement?
I have found it is sometimes difficult to control the Zoom meeting sessions. For example, it is difficult to know who is talking and when trying to mute everyone but the speaker you end up muting everyone. When using multiple screens it is laborious to find the control buttons, such as to start a session. Additionally, when a recording is done I have found it difficult to find them, there should be an easier way to retrieve them.
In a future release, the recordings should be able to be enhanced. I am not fully sure if it is the speed of the network or what the challenge is but we record our Zoom meetings and then I edit them to make them into a presentation. There are times when people are grainy, or their sound is not the best. Zoom should have an optimization option for those wanting to do recordings to allow them to receive the best experience. Alternatively, they could give tips on the best configuration settings for the highest recording output quality. For example, Is the user using the most current version of Zoom, or have they blocked out the background noise.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately 10 years.
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Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Teams, ON24, and Citrix.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution has free options.
What other advice do I have?
Zoom is a great solution. I did appreciate during the pandemic they offered it for free for a certain amount of callers. I thought that gesture was really great.
I rate Zoom a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Assistant Manager of Information Security at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Great scanning capabilities for servers, but limited when it comes to networks
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is great for scanning servers."
- "The features are limited when it comes to scanning network devices for vulnerabilities."
What is our primary use case?
As new upgrades to the software come out periodically, I am currently using the latest version.
What is most valuable?
I feel comfortable with the solution's vulnerability scanning capabilities.
What needs improvement?
While the solution is great for scanning servers, its features are limited when it comes to scanning network devices for vulnerabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Tenable Nessus since 2015.
How are customer service and technical support?
I can say that I am satisfied with Tenable Nessus' support and customer relations, which is why I'm still with the solution.
Technical support is very user-friendly. Upon entering their forum I can easily find the answers I seek, which I feel to be understandable and helpful. I have not any issues with the software that would have given me reason to engage technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use an alternate solution prior to Tenable Nessus and have been using it since the inception of my career in information security.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of the solution was extremely easy.
What about the implementation team?
There was no need for me to involve my system administrator in the installation process, as I was able to handle it on my own. It is easy to install the solution on any server.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I am actually using the solution in three or four different organizations, including Engro and Martin Dow.
There are two or three people using the solution in my organization on an ongoing basis in key dedicated positions.
As Tenable Nessus lacks adequate network vulnerability scanning features, I rate it as a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Network Security Engineer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Helps us limit our vulnerabilities and reduce exploitation
Pros and Cons
- "Among the most valuable features are scanning for vulnerabilities and the reporting. The reporting templates are okay. I like that I can see all the hosts with different vulnerabilities."
- "We use credentialed scans. They need more permissions and more changes or settings on Windows and Linux."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use it for scanning for vulnerability on our hosts, like network devices and servers; to find the vulnerabilities and do remediation. We monitor Windows and Linux workstations.
How has it helped my organization?
It helps us limit our vulnerabilities and to reduce exploitations.
Tenable also helps us focus resources on the vulnerabilities that are most likely to be exploited.
What is most valuable?
Among the most valuable features are scanning for vulnerabilities and the reporting. The reporting templates are okay. I like that I can see all the hosts with different vulnerabilities. I can export reports to Excel to adjust them and it's a convenient way to send them to my manager. We actually use the report feature to identify all the vulnerabilities on all the hosts.
- The prioritization is done quickly and is good.
- Their VPR is good.
- I'm also able to find its features easily.
What needs improvement?
We use credentialed scans. They need more permissions and more changes or settings on Windows and Linux.
Also, Agent scanning is more efficient than credential scanning but Agent scanning is more expensive than credential scanning. I prefer, mainly, the Agent scan over the credential scan, it's better. But we will continue to use the credential scan. I would like to see Tenable make some improvements to the credential scanning; more vulnerabilities, because most of the problems have occurred on Windows Server. We have some scanning issues.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Tenable for just over a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's always working, no crashes.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We can add more scanners to the scan zone. We can also create different organizations in terms of scanning, so I think the scalability is good.
We use Tenable on 300 servers. In our office we have two or three people using the solution who are network security engineers. Two or three people are enough to take care of deployment and maintenance of Tenable.
We have plans to increase our usage. We want to increase our licenses up to about 1,000.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. I get responses quickly and they provide quick resolution. I can look at their community to find questions or the problem. The support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Tenable, our global team used Qualys, but I myself didn't use that. The switch to Tenable was decided on by our U.S. team. It was a global strategy to move to Tenable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was good, not complex. We had the guides from Tenable to guide us through the setup. It took us two days, but one day should be good enough for the initial deployment.
Originally, we wanted to scan all our servers from multiple clouds and also on-premises, to scan the local network.
What other advice do I have?
Tenable mainly works on vulnerability scanning and prioritizing.
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IT Manager at Medmen
Provides multiple recommendations towards the remedy of vulnerabilities
Pros and Cons
- "It provides multiple recommendations towards the remedy of vulnerabilities."
- "It allows me to prioritize efforts and utilize effective technical resources."
- "They should improve the I/O reporting and the customized spreadsheet export feature."
- "Multiple steps to create an actionable plan will be a great addition to Nessus."
What is our primary use case?
I use Tenable Nessus to evaluate the security posture of multiples acquisitions before integrating them to our network.
How has it helped my organization?
Tenable Nessus has helped us visualize the security posture of acquisitions. It provides actionable recommendations to the implementation team towards security remedies.
What is most valuable?
I have found the remedy recommendation feature helpful, as it:
- Provides multiple recommendations towards the remedy of vulnerabilities.
- Allows me to prioritize efforts and utilize effective technical resources.
What needs improvement?
- They should improve the I/O reporting and the customized spreadsheet export feature.
- Multiple steps to create an actionable plan will be a great addition to Nessus.
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Manager at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable, simple and quick setup
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is the dashboard. They are convenient to use."
- "Tenable Nessus could improve the price."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Tenable Nessus to know where the vulnerabilities are on my website.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is the dashboard. They are convenient to use.
What needs improvement?
Tenable Nessus could improve the price.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Tenable Nessus for approximately two months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Tenable Nessus is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately three people using this solution in my organization. The users are managers and engineers.
How are customer service and support?
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.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Tenable Nessus is simple. It took us approximately one hour to do the process.
What about the implementation team?
We did the initial setup of the solution in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Tenable Nessus could improve, it is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Tenable Nessus an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sr. Information Security Engineer at Rewterz
Excellent capabilities, timely technological support replies, with overall satisfaction
Pros and Cons
- "The scanning capabilities are most valuable when compared to Nessus."
- "I think the reporting templates could be improved with Tenable Nessus."
What is most valuable?
The scanning capabilities are most valuable when compared to Nessus.
What needs improvement?
I think the reporting templates could be improved with Tenable Nessus.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Tenable Nessus for the past year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Tenable Nessus is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support always replies back on Mondays and it depends on the open support cases.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward. It takes about five to ten minutes to deploy and it is easy.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Tenable Nessus an eight on a scale of one to ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Director at Data Connect Technologies Pte Ltd
Good reports that are easy to understand, straightforward to set up, and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "The reports are pretty nice and easy to understand."
- "The price could be reduced."
What is our primary use case?
We use Tenable Nessus when we are preparing our audit where we need to do an initial scan of our customers' platform to see if they have any critical issues.
What is most valuable?
The reports are pretty nice and easy to understand.
What needs improvement?
The price could be reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Tenable Nessus for approximately 20 years, since the time that it was first released.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable. We do not have any issues with the stability of this solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable product. We have approximately 300 companies.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have yet to contact technical support. The users within my team are technical people, and if they have an issue, they can resolve it themselves using the knowledge base.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It is very easy.
It takes less than 10 minutes to install.
What about the implementation team?
I am the consultant.
We have a team of two to three to deploy and maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a subscription, the licensing fees are paid yearly, and I am using the latest version.
The pricing is fine, but it could be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
So far, I am quite pleased with this product and don't have any complaints. I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Manager (Information Security) at Girnarsoft Private Limited
High availability, useful scanning and assessments
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Tenable Nessus are the scanning option. Advanced scanning is highly useful. The offline config audits and application assessments are useful."
- "The price and scalability of the solution could improve."
What is our primary use case?
Tenable Nessus is used to perform process and network assessments and sometimes for reviews.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Tenable Nessus are the scanning option. Advanced scanning is highly useful. The offline config audits and application assessments are useful.
What needs improvement?
The price and scalability of the solution could improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for six years and seven months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Tenable Nessus a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Tenable Nessus has been scalable. I am able to scan a large number of IPs.
We have all our three security staff using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted the support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Tenable Nessus is easy. The deployment took approximately 4 hours for the policies and the setup was not long.
I rate the initial setup of Tenable Nessus a nine out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend others use this solution.
I rate Tenable Nessus a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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