Our customers use the product for scanning their network for vulnerabilities.
Information Technology Consultant at Simpra advanced technology
A highly stable and easy-to-deploy product for vulnerability scanning
Pros and Cons
- "Tenable is the leading product for vulnerability scanning."
- "The solution should provide better web application features and support."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Tenable is the leading product for vulnerability scanning. Most of the customers use Tenable in our region. The customers are happy with the product.
What needs improvement?
People do not prefer the solution for web applications. They prefer Acunetix or Netsparker over Tenable for web applications. The solution should provide better web application features and support. It could provide some add-ons to customers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the past six months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 15 to 25 customers who use the solution. I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The support team was helpful. Usually, we don't contact the support team because our engineers do the installation. It's not so complicated.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. We have certified engineers of the product.
What about the implementation team?
Two engineers are needed to maintain the solution. The time taken for deployment depends on the prerequisites of the customers. If the customers provide all details to us at the proper time, we can deploy the solution in two to three days.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The annual licensing fee of the product is $25,000. The pricing depends upon the number of IPs. There are no additional fees associated with the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I am dealing with the latest version of the solution. It's a very good product to use. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Security Engineer at Protego trust
Provides us with critical alerts in case we encounter any vulnerabilities
Pros and Cons
- "The tool provides us insight into the happens of the network and its hosts. It provides me with a list of hosts."
- "The solution needs to improve its support. I would like to see a bird's eye view of my network architecture. I would also like to see the continuous view feature in the tool."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is a vulnerability scanner that helps us check if we are covered on the audit and compliance aspect. It provides us with critical alerts in case we encounter any vulnerabilities. The tool also helps us with patching. It also gives us notifications whenever certificates like SSL expire.
How has it helped my organization?
The tool provides us insight into the happens of the network and its hosts. It provides me with a list of hosts.
What is most valuable?
The product gives us reports whenever we setup a scan.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to improve its support. I would like to see a bird's eye view of my network architecture. I would also like to see the continuous view feature in the tool.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is pretty stable. I would rate it a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. My company has two users for the tool.
How was the initial setup?
I wasn't part of the tool's initial deployment. However, when we had to install the upgrades, we had to do the deployment all over again. The tool's deployment was easy.
What was our ROI?
We have seen ROI with the tool's use.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the tool a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Intent Manager at SLIIT
The solution serves as a good tool and is very user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "It is a very good and user-friendly product."
- "The solution is expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for creating passwords and security scanning purposes.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has been beneficial for our organization.
What is most valuable?
The solution serves as a good tool and is very user-friendly as well. It has many features. We are able to identify vulnerabilities in our systems, and ways to fix them with the solution’s help.
What needs improvement?
The solution is expensive. They should work on its pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. We have eleven users using the solution in our company that include Associates and Engineers. I rate the solution’s scalability as a ten.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s tech support team is very helpful.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What about the implementation team?
We have an in-house team for installation.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution as it is a very good and user-friendly product. I rate it as a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Straightforward scanning and reporting and has a valuable vulnerability assessment feature
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of this solution is the vulnerability assessment."
- "The solution needs to improve the vulnerability assessment because we have experienced some challenges with accuracy."
What is our primary use case?
In our organization, we only use Nessus for vulnerability assessment. We are using Tenable.sc and Nessus as threat scanners.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of this solution is the vulnerability assessment. Also, the scanning and reporting are very straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to improve the vulnerability assessment because we have experienced some challenges with accuracy.
Tenable.sc would benefit from a more user-friendly interface for the hands-on users of the configuration assessment. It is difficult to modify the policies because they require significant expertise that regular users do not have.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Tenable.sc for more than five years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have a team of four people that manage Tenable.sc on a daily basis.
How are customer service and support?
Customer service and support with Tenable is good. They are knowledgeable and responsive. I would rate their service a four and a half out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Tenable.sc is very easy. I would rate the implementation a five out of five for ease of setup.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through our in-house team.
What other advice do I have?
For anyone considering implementing Tenable.sc into their organization, I would recommend that they have the proper design of the solution and the proper placement of the scanners before implementing the solution.
Tenable is a good product, I have no concerns with it as a solution.
I rate this product a nine out of ten overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Head of Information Security at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
The product is our second solution, and we are happy that it meets our requirements
Pros and Cons
- "The product is our second solution, and we are happy that it meets our requirements."
- "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."
- "In the next release, we would like to see the inclusion of external IPs and simplified reporting that's easier to deal with."
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, we would like to see the inclusion of external IPs and simplified reporting that's easier to deal with.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has been very stable up till now. I would give it nine or 10 out of 10 for scalability
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For our size, it's scalable. It covers all the bank infrastructure and all that we have.
Two or three people from the security team manage the solution, but they extract it for the IT team to take action in different areas, including infrastructure and domain support. So 10 or more people assess the reports to fix the issues.
How are customer service and support?
We are happy with the support from the Tenable side. But sometimes the vendor's people move between areas too often, causing occasional shortages on technical issues inside the country. When you raise tickets, the vendor sometimes takes some time to respond, but they are always helpful.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously we used Rapid7, but we switched after comparing it with the solution because it had some additional features that we needed.
How was the initial setup?
Overall, the initial setup was smooth and easy. Later we had to integrate it with other solutions in the system, but it didn't take long.
What about the implementation team?
We had a consultant for two weeks at the beginning but in the end, we completed it, doing most of the work ourselves and gaining valuable experience. And, of course, we had to set up our systems inside the bank and the structure of the scope of the vulnerability, so that made it about a month.
Four people were involved in the deployment, two from the vendor and two from our team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We're happy with the licensing cost and find it affordable.
We paid for three years, mostly for the finances and sourcing, but all features are inclusive.
I would rate our licensing cost as eight on a scale of one to ten.
What other advice do I have?
I would give the product an overall rating of nine out of 10.
The product is a very good solution. I would advise potential users to look at other solutions. The product is our second solution, and we are happy that it meets our requirements.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Security Architect at ModusBox
A lean and easy-to-use interface for patch and vulnerability management
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has a lean and easy-to-use interface that is not confusing to first-time users."
- "The ROI is almost guaranteed because there is a lot of value in using the product and reporting that to our company."
- "The solution should include compliance-based scanning."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for patch and vulnerability management. We scan our critical systems, keep track of any exploitable vulnerabilities, and prioritize their remediation efforts in terms of patching.
In the future, we hope to extend the solution to our cloud services. We are moving to Azure Cloud and planning to start a DevOps initiative that might include container deployment. We know Tenable has the CI/CD pipeline security support so we will seek that solution when we are ready.
What is most valuable?
The solution has a lean and easy-to-use interface that is not confusing to first-time users.
What needs improvement?
The solution should include compliance-based scanning.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three weeks but my company has been using it for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and we are happy with the way it is operating.
We currently have forty users and a team of four for maintenance.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been excellent and provides a lot of support when needed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The company was using OpenVAS, an open-source solution that is miles apart from Tenable.
At a previous job, I used Rapid7 which compares strongly to Tenable.
How was the initial setup?
I did not handle the initial setup but know from previous implementations that setting up a vulnerability management solution can be somewhat complex because it involves loading assets, configuring the network, and authenticating.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is almost guaranteed because there is a lot of value in using the product and reporting that to our company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is reasonable based on our scope of work and how we use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
The rule is always garbage in, garbage out. Be sure to configure the solution well and take advantage of technical support to understand how things should work. Mistakes are made when people assume they know how to do things. I believe in using technical support to confirm the process and ensure everything is done correctly.
I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Strong on prioritization of vulnerabilities
Pros and Cons
- "Tenable SC's most valuable features are the low number of false positives and the strong capability of providing prioritization for the vulnerabilities detected."
- "Tenable SC could be improved with additional connectivity to external company postures and the capability of managing and sustaining agents in the systems directly without additional platforms in the middle."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Tenable SC for vulnerability management i.e. to detect vulnerabilities in servers, workstations, and some IoT, produce, prioritize, and validate a mitigation strategy, and keep the mitigation on track so the CISO can detect changes in the posture.
What is most valuable?
Tenable SC's most valuable features are the low number of false positives and the strong capability of providing prioritization for the vulnerabilities detected.
What needs improvement?
Tenable SC could be improved with additional connectivity to external company postures and the capability of managing and sustaining agents in the systems directly without additional platforms in the middle.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Tenable SC for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In seven years, we haven't had any problems with Tenable SC's stability. Sometimes a specific update doesn't feed exactly as expected, but the problem is always covered quickly by Tenable, and with a stable version, it's very, very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Tenable SC's system can be multiplied by different installations and have on-top management and a single pane of glass. So it can scale with only one system - almost to half a million assets. And with multiple systems, we can have more than a million assets without problems.
How are customer service and support?
Tenable's American technical support is excellent, though the European version is not quite as good as it takes longer to provide the right information.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very, very easy, even with the on-prem version, and depending on the customer's size and the complexity of the infrastructure, it can be done in one day.
What was our ROI?
Tenable SC can cut manpower costs on manual scans and analysis by more than half within one or two years.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Tenable SC is priced per asset, with the basic solution starting around US$12,000 for 500 assets. There's an additional cost for advanced support.
What other advice do I have?
Tenable SC is suitable for medium and large companies, but it's not feasible for small ones. If you're in the US, I advise buying services from Tenable to implement the system instead of trying to implement it yourself. There are always some tricks that come with knowledge of the product that will make for a faster and better installation. Similarly, if you're in EMEA or Asia, please choose a good integrator. I would give Tenable SC a rating of 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
Information Security Officer at SEG Automotive Germany, GmbH
Very intuitive with good dashboards
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very intuitive and the dashboards are simple to use."
- "The solution is very intuitive as are the dashboards, and it provides good visibility to the vulnerabilities in the company."
- "Security can always be improved."
- "I'm having some issues with that and it's holding things up."
What is our primary use case?
We use Tenable for security. I'm an information security officer and we are customers of Tenable.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very intuitive as are the dashboards. It provides good visibility to the vulnerabilities in the company.
What needs improvement?
We currently have local authentication for Tenable but I'm looking to create connections with our active directory. I'm having some issues with that and it's holding things up. I'd like to have access to some training or documentation. As a security officer, I think there can always be improvements made to that aspect of a product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for a few years but only for the past couple of months in this new company I've joined.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is reasonably straightforward. We currently have about five IT people who are users of this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I like this tool a lot but I work in the security area, so my concerns are always about security and how we can increase the security of everything that we have. It's important to be cautious about who gets access to what.
I rate this solution eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Assistant Manager at Bank of Baroda
It's very intuitive and any person can use it
Pros and Cons
- "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."
- "The usability is really good; it's very intuitive and any person can use it, you do not have to be an expert in vulnerability analysis."
- "For downloading reports, we have to go to the scan and then we have to go to the reports and download the Excel or CSV or PDF. I think these menus and clicks can be minimized."
What is most valuable?
The usability is really good. It's very intuitive and any person can use it, you do not have to be an expert in vulnerability analysis. It's very easy to use and a good platform.
What needs improvement?
In regards to additional features, I would say make it a little bit simpler. There are different menus for downloading reports that could just be a click and download. Right now, we have to go to the scan and then we have to go to the reports and download the Excel or CSV or PDF. I think these menus and clicks can be minimized.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have had Tenable SC for the past year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable. We have not had any issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. You can add the scanner in. At present, we have five people working with it at our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is fine. They're prompt and we've had no issues with them.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
It was super easy, not complex.
What about the implementation team?
We set up a consultant to help with deployment and the full process took around a month.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Compared to other companies or other products it could maybe be a little bit less, but the price is okay. I would say it's not very expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Assistant manager IT security at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Accurate vulnerability detection, helpful for compliance, and easy to scale
Pros and Cons
- "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."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
We use Tenable SC for compliance and vulnerability scans.
We are fully updated in terms of the version, and we have its latest version.
What is most valuable?
Compliance and vulnerability scans are most valuable. Compliance scan helps in validating how our teams are complying, and vulnerability scan helps in future-proofing. Its vulnerability detection is accurate.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable and reliable, but it also depends on the on-premise resources.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to scale. It is currently being used by a few people in our company.
How are customer service and support?
We sometimes took support from Tenable when we had issues with the scans and we couldn't get the results. They were helpful. It is easy to get support.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to set up. We need to set it up from the appliance.
What about the implementation team?
We can do it on our own, but we sometimes need help from the vendor.
Its maintenance is done from our side.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a bit expensive. Everything is included in the license.
What other advice do I have?
It has been good so far. I would rate it an eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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