Metasploit vs. Tenable Security Center

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Metasploit
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Metasploit is open source network security software described by Rapid7 as the world’s most used penetration testing framework, designed to help security teams do more than just verify vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and improve security awareness.N/A
Tenable Security Center
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Tenable Security Center (formerly Tenable.sc) from Tenable Network Security in Baltimore, presents a vulnerabiliy management option used to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk to businesses. It is managed on premises.N/A
Pricing
MetasploitTenable Security Center
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MetasploitTenable Security Center
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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MetasploitTenable Security Center
Features
MetasploitTenable Security Center
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Metasploit
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Ratings
Tenable Security Center
9.6
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Management Tools
Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
Metasploit
-
Ratings
Tenable Security Center
9.6
1 Ratings
15% above category average
IT Asset Realization00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Authentication00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Configuration Monitoring00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Web Scanning00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Ratings
MetasploitTenable Security Center
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(5 ratings)
8.0
(7 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.4
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
MetasploitTenable Security Center
Likelihood to Recommend
Rapid7
It is easy to use with sufficient documentation on how to use the tools for end users or newbies. Experienced testers will find it easy to customise and configure the test cases. Just wished that I could have taken up a course on using this tool in my study days so that I could had explored more and improved my familiarity with the tool, unlike when working where access and time to explore the other features of the tool is limited
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Tenable
[Tenable.sc (formerly SecurityCenter)] does very well for internal scanning for vulnerabilities, however it needs to be combined with Tenable.io in order to do cloud scanning.
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Pros
Rapid7
  • Easy to use.
  • Many exploits available.
  • Multi-platform.
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Tenable
  • Vulnerability management from one place
  • Maximum endpoint visibility
  • Easy to set up and plan the structure
  • Support desk quickly responses
  • Well-prepared documentation
  • Broad scanning type
  • Supports various compliance standards
  • User groups allows coordination between teams
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Cons
Rapid7
  • More robust menus
  • Better plugin inter-operation
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Tenable
  • Centralized vulnerability management with sensors.
  • Network health assessment and Incident response.
  • For alerting or notification, it should also support the SMS gateway.
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Usability
Rapid7
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Tenable
based on product capabilities and usage
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Support Rating
Rapid7
We don't use it.
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Tenable
On all of the occasions that I have had to reach out to Tenable for assistance, they have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Solutions and support are provided quickly, and they work on the issue until it is resolved.
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Alternatives Considered
Rapid7
Metasploit is the most well-known tool in the average pen tester's toolkit. It's hard to compare to its neighbor's due to its size and following.
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Tenable
We decided to go with Tenable due to its robust reporting capabilities and competitive pricing vs its competitors. While all tools are very similar in regards to scanning capabilities we prefer Tenable SC's user interface. We also like the option to have both on-prem and cloud with theirs. Tenable io product as well.
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Return on Investment
Rapid7
  • Positive: Improves efficiency of our network penetration testing operations.
  • Positive: Allows for collaboration and information sharing during a penetration test.
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Tenable
  • Create internal/operational efficiencies
  • Improve compliance & risk management
  • Cost management
  • Solid vulnerability scanner
  • Ease, of use, and capabilities when it comes to analyzing vulnerabilities is what makes this product stand out
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