Tenable Vulnerability Management Reviews

We use Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management for similar purposes: a vulnerability assessment. At present, Rapid7 InsightVM is running in our IT infrastructure, while Tenable.io is running in our ICS and OT security, which includes our plants, premises, systems, SCADA systems, and PLCs. We usually find more vulnerabilities in these legacy systems, such as Windows XP and Windows 7, than in Rapid7 InsightVM. However, the use cases for vulnerability assessment are the same.

The solution is more user-friendly than Rapid7 InsightVM. A new user can easily understand the workflow, even if they are creating users for other divisions and the user is a beginner. They can easily use the system to get the data they need or fulfill their requirements.

I believe that Tenable.io is currently the best vulnerability management system. Compared to other vulnerability systems such as Rapid7 InsightVM, I find Tenable.io to be one of the best. However, Tenable.io lacks a platform to exploit or test the vulnerabilities it identifies. For example, if I identify a critical vulnerability, I cannot use Tenable.io to determine the risk of exploitation. Unfortunately, Tenable.io does not have a platform to test this.

The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement.

I have been using the solution for five years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable.

After deploying Tenable, I spoke with the technical support a maximum of two or three times. They are very knowledgeable and know their stuff well. We always received immediate support from them.

The initial setup can be difficult. We need to configure the case. If we are starting from the beginning, we need to set up each IP range and make sure our firewall covers it. We also need to whitelist the Tenable.io IPs. This initial setup can be challenging.

Compared to other VM solutions, Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is expensive.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

If we are using the solution for the first time, we should be sure to understand what aspects of the target we are trying to use Tenable.io for, such as what kind of information assets we have, whether they are general devices or specific devices, or if they are deployed in the DMZs. This way, we can ensure that we get the desired results. Therefore, before logging in or implementing Tenable.io for the first time, new users should be sure to have a good understanding of their requirements.

I use it to scan assets to evaluate vulnerabilities, define the risk, and create a resolution process for vulnerability management.

It has greatly impacted us by providing asset visibility, allowing us to know which assets have higher vulnerabilities and to calculate the risk for them. 

The return on investments is adequate since we need this vulnerability management, and without Tenable, visibility was not possible. It saved us time and improved our security.

The most useful feature in managing vulnerabilities is risk management.

It needs additional reporting and intelligence features, as well as enhancements in AI-driven detection, which is still in its early stages.

I have been working with Tenable Vulnerability Management for six years.

The technical support is fast and efficient, and I am satisfied with it. I would rate their support nine out of ten.

Positive

I worked with Qualys before Tenable. I find Tenable to be better due to its broader system coverage, better efficiency on discovery, and better capabilities of analysis.

If you have knowledge of networking and security, the initial setup is easy. If you don't, it can be difficult and you might make dangerous mistakes.

The return of investments is good enough as vulnerability management is crucial for us.

The pricing is expensive, and the cost depends on the number of assets. However, the cost is not the most important thing due to the value it provides.

I evaluated Qualys before using Tenable.

Small companies might find it difficult because of the knowledge required to drive vulnerability management successfully. If you lack that knowledge, you should contract the service.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The product operates on a license-based model, where you purchase a license based on the number of IP addresses you intend to scan. For example, if you purchase a license for 50 IP addresses and your network has 200 users, it will only scan for those 50 IPs. You can gain visibility into all IPs within your environment, including subnets with a full license. Also, you can geographically segment your scanning targets based on the number of IPs allocated for each location.

The product is very friendly. It is easy to manage. Most of the information the tool provided was correct and helped to further investigate the vulnerability and its impact.

The most important feature is network scanning.

The solution’s pricing could be improved.

I have been using Tenable Vulnerability Management for one year.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

The solution is very scalable. It allows you to adjust according to your needs. You can add more features if you wish to purchase additional tools.

The initial setup is very easy. To deploy, run the setup command, and then it can deploy on your Linux and Windows platforms. I did it by myself.

The product is expensive but manageable.

I recommend the solution. Although, it varies from person to person experience. Rapid7 users can use free tools. I'm very satisfied with the product.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

In my company, we use Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is a good solution for vulnerability assessment on the infrastructure and not on the applications. The solution is useful for conducting vulnerability assessments on IT infrastructures. We use Tenable to discover assets on the network and the vulnerabilities in the vulnerability management cycle.

Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is an easy-to-use product. It is a good solution, as per Gartner's SIEM Magic Quadrant. The product has a lot of documentation and blogs, so you can get lots of support from its communities while also finding a lot of online materials that can help you improve the solution's uses or implement it according to your use cases.

The shortcoming of the solution that needs improvement is related to its capability to do vulnerability assessments on applications.

I have been using Tenable.io Vulnerability Management for more than ten years.

It is a very stable and mature solution in the market since it has been around for over 15 years.

The product has no scalability solution since it can manage hundreds to thousands of networks.

The solution's technical support is good and quick to respond. If you have a problem, you can be sure that someone from the support team has a solution to your problem.

Our company doesn't use any other products from Tenable apart from Tenable Nessus for vulnerability assessment. We also use NetSuite to manage the vulnerabilities' life cycle.

The initial setup of Tenable.io Vulnerability Management was straightforward since it allows one to use a device, like a virtual machine, or one can use it on a public IP address if it is already deployed, making the process very quick and easy.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

The deployment process was very quick since it could be done using a virtual machine or the customer's network. You can do the deployment with the virtual machine by connecting to the management suite before launching the solution.

To do an assessment for all our customers, my company has over 200 users for the deployment and maintenance of the solution. There is a dedicated team in the company I currently work for to manage the solution. One technician is needed to do a vulnerability assessment.

Yearly payments are to be made toward the licensing cost of the product. It is neither a cheap nor an expensive product.

I recommended the solution to those planning to use it since it is a very good product. Though there are other good solutions like Qualys, Tenable is the best.

I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

We actually needed clarity on the vulnerabilities in our infrastructure. We used the solution to scan and make a report for us on what is vulnerable in our infrastructure and what is not, what we can improve and update, and what is good as it is.

It is a very, very user-friendly tool. To make some sense, you just need to put in your domain and click a button to scan and give you a piece of customized information about your infrastructure. It is very easy to use to schedule a scan, and it can consume a lot of CPU resources. So, you can schedule a scan between 1 AM to 3 AM, and it works very well for us.

I didn't work a lot with the solution. My experience was pretty smooth. I don't have any recommendations for improvement. Maybe it's because I don't use it a lot.

The only drawback of the solution is that it is expensive. The pricing should be kept lower.

I have experience with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management. I used it six months ago. I used it for two years. I am a customer of the solution.

It is a very stable product.

The setup is easy. Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is known for its ease of setup.

Tenable.io is not known for being a cheap product. You definitely can have another product that could be cheaper than Tenable.io. If you have a real concern with your budget, maybe another platform would be of interest to you.

You can find other tools that are way cheaper, with similarities to Tenable.io. I would say it may not be the same tool, but similar.

The solution's user interface was very good.

It's one of the best tools available for vulnerability management. I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.

We use the solution for our vulnerability management program.

The solution is deployed in the cloud.

When the logging logic is lacking certain columns, Tenable.io Vulnerability Management provides comprehensive coverage, thereby simplifying the reporting process.

One of the most valuable features of Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is its exportability, which allows us to conduct risk assessments efficiently. This feature enables us to prioritize security issues based on their level of importance, without being distracted by other irrelevant details. Additionally, the system is frequently updated to ensure it complies with industry standards.

The asset identification has room for improvement. Since we are using a cloud-based scanner, we must scan devices based on their ID. However, we are encountering many issues with reporting. Assets are often being incorrectly merged or we encounter issues related to assets. If we had an agent with a scanning system, this issue may not have occurred, but it currently exists.

The UI has room for improvement. The previous version of the UI was better.

The technical support has room for improvement.

I have been using the solution for nine months.

The solution is generally stable, although we have experienced two instances in the past where it was down. The first outage was related to the scanner and lasted a few hours, while the second was caused by storage issues that prevented us from clearing the logs.

Scalability depends on our licensing agreement and the number of scanners we use. Currently, the number of scanners and our license allows for scalability up to a certain limit. Beyond that limit, we would need to purchase additional licenses to expand.

The technical support team responds promptly to basic issues. However, when faced with major issues or more complex problems, it can take longer to receive adequate assistance due to a high volume of entries. In such cases, we are required to submit detailed logs, which the support team will analyze before we can proceed to ask further questions.

Negative

Our current license covers 2,500 assets. If we want to add more assets we need to buy another license for another scanner.

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We have around nine people using the solution.

The necessary maintenance pertains to storage. As it will be hosted on a specific cloud instance, we need to periodically manage the storage when the logs become full. This involves manually logging into the deployment platform and clearing the storage every few months.

The features of Tenable.io Vulnerability Management are impressive, the management system is well-designed, and the scanning options are thorough. Additionally, there are numerous built-in templates available. However, when utilizing the twelve-day scanner, asset identification can become challenging because of the dynamic IP addresses, which the solution struggles to properly identify the devices.

Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is a leading solution for vulnerability management and excels at aggregating information.

I primarily use the solution in order to scan assets for our clients. 

It's very reliable and is a dependable solution. 

The product offers multiple customizable templates. They've released new templates for template scanning. It makes everything a lot easier.

The dashboards are very helpful. They are also quite customizable. 

It's stable.

The solution can scale.

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. 

They need to have more dependable and faster support.

We'd like them to add more features surrounding the filtering of vulnerabilities. My understanding is that they are working on this already.

I've been using the solution for almost two years. 

The solution is stable. I'd rate it eight out nine out of ten. It is reliable. The solution doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. 

The solution can scale well. I'd rate it eight out of ten. 

We have about 13,000 to 15,000 assets. 

Support is okay. However, we've had issues with them. I've had difficulties raising cases.  They need to be more responsive and need to get back to us faster. 

Neutral

The initial setup is easy. I've had no issues with the setup process. 

I'm not sure what the pricing is. I don't handle licensing.

Last year we evaluated it with other solutions. We were looking for a new or additional product to extend our expertise beyond Tenable. We did look into Qualys, among others. 

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. I'm happy with its capabilities. 

Vulnerability Management is used to discover assets and identify vulnerabilities across our IT landscape. 

The dashboard is pretty intuitive, and it lets you do a drill-down analysis of each vulnerability. That is something that brings a lot of value to the organization.

Tenable could improve visibility into assets, including automated asset tagging. You should be able to automatically tag assets based on location, function, ownership, etc. That would help us because we spend a lot of time identifying and tagging assets by hand. 

I have used Vulnerability Management since February 2021.

There are factors within the organization that affect stability. Ultimately, your Tenable.io performance depends on your on-prem network infrastructure. 

I haven't used Tenable.io support, but my team has, and I haven't heard any complaints thus far. 

I used Qualys at my previous job for vulnerability validation, but I have used Tenable.io VM for quite a while now.  

Deploying Tenable.io VM is neither straightforward nor particularly complex. We run gateways in North America and India, respectively that talk to the Tenable.io console. It's not too complex. It was in place when I joined, but I believe it took no more than two weeks to deploy.

You need to create a tenant in the Tenable Cloud SaaS and configure user access.  We have five analysts using the solution and one or two admins. 

We see a return by identifying vulnerabilities and converting them into actionable items. The solution provides a lot of visibility into your environment. 

We pay an annual subscription, and I feel the cost is reasonable. The license covers everything, including support. 

I rate Tenable.io Vulnerability Management nine out of 10. It's an excellent product that's scalable, stable, and intuitive. It helps you to drill down into vulnerabilities.