HCL BigFix vs. Tenable Attack Surface Management

HCL BigFix

Tenable Attack Surface Management

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
HCL BigFix	Score 7.1 out of 10	N/A	BigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).	N/A
Tenable Attack Surface Management	Score 6.2 out of 10	N/A	Tenable Attack Surface Management (formerly Tenable.asm, and previously Bit Discovery) is an external attack surface management (EASM) solution that integrates into a vulnerability management platform. Tenable.asm continuously maps the entire internet and discovers connections to internet-facing assets so that users can assess the security posture of the entire external attack surface, or those facets of an organization that face the public, and the Internet. It can be used to access an attack…	N/A

Pricing

HCL BigFix

Tenable Attack Surface Management

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
HCL BigFix	Tenable Attack Surface Management
Free Trial
Yes	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

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	HCL BigFix	Tenable Attack Surface Management

Features

HCL BigFix

Tenable Attack Surface Management

Threat Intelligence

Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
	HCL BigFix - Ratings	Tenable Attack Surface Management 9.3 1 Ratings 14% above category average
Threat Recognition	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
Threat Analysis	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings

Vulnerability Management Tools

Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
	HCL BigFix - Ratings	Tenable Attack Surface Management 9.4 1 Ratings 13% above category average
IT Asset Realization	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings
Authentication	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Configuration Monitoring	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Web Scanning	00 Ratings	9.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Intelligence	00 Ratings	10.01 Ratings

User Ratings
	HCL BigFix	Tenable Attack Surface Management
Likelihood to Recommend	9.0 (5 ratings)	10.0 (1 ratings)
Support Rating	6.0 (3 ratings)	10.0 (1 ratings)

User Testimonials
	HCL BigFix	Tenable Attack Surface Management
Likelihood to Recommend	HCLSoftware HCL BigFix is well-suited: Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency. However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets. Ashutosh Mishra Associate Software Engineer Read full review	Tenable Tenable Attack Surface Management simplifies not just your vulnerability management needs but also the mapping and discovery of known and unknown internet assets. All this within a very intuitive online dashboard, making it relatively easy to setup and configure. Without having to spend hours of training time in order to use basic functions. Incentivized Stephan van der Merwe Cyber Security Analyst Read full review
Pros	HCLSoftware Software inventory. Patch deployment. Patch review. Incentivized MH Mark Hannon VP - Head of Infrastructure Read full review	Tenable Maps external facing infrastructure and continuously updates this data Can display the scan results in Business Context to help with management reporting Great Asset Management tool Powerful vulnerability scanning engine Incentivized Stephan van der Merwe Cyber Security Analyst Read full review
Cons	HCLSoftware The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved. The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Tenable No improvement can be suggested at this moment as it fits our needs and more Incentivized Stephan van der Merwe Cyber Security Analyst Read full review
Support Rating	HCLSoftware Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software. Incentivized DB David Baca System Administrator Read full review	Tenable Very fast and helpful support staff. From the Vendor as well as the local Distributor. Support like that makes adding such a product to our MSSP offering the obvious choice. Incentivized Stephan van der Merwe Cyber Security Analyst Read full review
Alternatives Considered	HCLSoftware We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients Ashutosh Mishra Associate Software Engineer Read full review	Tenable We didn't test any other solutions. Because to be frank no other solution can compare feature-wise as well as ease of use. Which makes reselling and supporting any Tenable product such an obvious choice for us. Incentivized Stephan van der Merwe Cyber Security Analyst Read full review
Return on Investment	HCLSoftware When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Tenable This solution is most definitely a great Return on Investment because it can quickly and accurately discover and report on our clients' entire Internet facing real estate. And keep this data updated with any changes. Incentivized Stephan van der Merwe Cyber Security Analyst Read full review
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