Rapid7 InsightVM vs. Tenable Security Center

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Rapid7 InsightVM
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
InsightVM is presented as the next evolution of Nexpose, by Rapid7. This Insight cloud-based solution features everything included in Nexpose, such as Adaptive Security and the proprietary Real Risk score, and extends visibility into cloud and containerized infrastructure. InsightVM also offers advanced remediation, tracking, and reporting capabilities not included in Nexpose.
$19
per GB
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
Rapid7 InsightVMTenable Security Center
Editions & Modules
Log Management
$19
per GB
Vulnerability Management
$22
per asset
insightIDR
$52
per asset
Application Security
$2,000
per app
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Rapid7 InsightVMTenable Security Center
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Rapid7 InsightVMTenable Security Center
Considered Both Products
Rapid7 InsightVM
Chose Rapid7 InsightVM
Tenable has a more refined look for the reporting that it provides as a result of scanning events, but Nexpose seems to have a better ability to help quantify risk and help prioritize the work needed to get the quickest security result for the team and the company. The Nessus …
Tenable Security Center
Chose Tenable Security Center
Tenable.sc [(formerly SecurityCenter)] has been around for a long time and in our opinion offered the easiest configuration for compliance scanning and it's rating system was more impressive than Rapid 7's.
Chose Tenable Security Center
Tenable.sc can be installed so easily within an hour or so and it has user-friendly GUI with inbuilt industry-based customizable reports i.e. HIPAA, GDPR, ISO standards, etc. It also includes a configurable workflow engine that helps to speed up response and remediation, reduce …
Chose Tenable Security Center
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 …
Features
Rapid7 InsightVMTenable Security Center
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Rapid7 InsightVM
7.4
6 Ratings
8% below category average
Tenable Security Center
9.6
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Network Analytics5.36 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Recognition7.06 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification9.36 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting9.36 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Analysis7.36 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting7.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification6.76 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Management Tools
Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
Rapid7 InsightVM
8.3
6 Ratings
1% above category average
Tenable Security Center
9.6
1 Ratings
16% above category average
IT Asset Realization9.06 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Authentication8.76 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Configuration Monitoring8.76 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Web Scanning7.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Vulnerability Intelligence8.36 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(13 ratings)
8.0
(7 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(3 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
7.2
(2 ratings)
9.4
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User Testimonials
Rapid7 InsightVMTenable Security Center
Likelihood to Recommend
Rapid7
InsightVM is great for finding all devices on your network and where the misconfigurations exist. We all have to patch our systems and applications, but it can be difficult to keep track of which systems are up to date. This tool is very helpful in filling in this gap and helping you organize that information. It is easy to get a big picture view of how your organization is doing from a vulnerability perspective, and it is equally as easy to drill down and get specific details that you need. Prioritization is crucial when it comes to this space, because you can never address every vulnerability, so you need to make sure the highest priority items are being remediated. R7's tool excels in this area and highlights items you weren't even aware of.
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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
  • Rapid7 InsightVM is good at agentless scanning.
  • Rapid7 InsightVM integration with ServiceNow works very well.
  • Rapid7 InsightVM scales very well with deploying scan engines. It can be used in large organizations.
  • The user interface of Rapid7 InsightVM is very intuitive and user friendly. It is easy to use.
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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
  • From my experience of using this tool, sometimes it gives more false positives. A few times I had performed the scan on the same IP address using QualysGuard and Nexpose, but after comparing the scan results I had found that QualysGuard had provided more accurate vulnerability information.
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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
While I think it is a great tool and platform, I believe it (like all tools and solutions) is always evolving and the needs for clients are changing as the industry evolves and threats are upgraded. Cost is good, and support is helpful. Some things could be more granular and others could be easier to understand
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Tenable
based on product capabilities and usage
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Support Rating
Rapid7
I gave it a seven due to the functionality and general ease of use after the initial setup headaches, but compared to Qualys, Rapid7 Nexpose falls short on features and ease of use. Their support drags this rating down a point as well. I have gone weeks with no update on semi-critical issues and typically have to make call after call to get a semi-coherent response.
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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
Rapid7 InsightVM is a more professional tool than Nessus because historically, it was based on metasploit which is a powerful pentesting and exploiting tool. InsightVM covers more attacking scenarios and vulnerabilities than competitors and still a leader in this domain.cloud capability is also not available forNesuus and some other products. Rapid7 InsightVM is a way better as a pentesting tool in my opinion
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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
  • After spending 2 years configuring, tuning, troubleshooting, and ultimately having nothing but regrets, we migrated away from the tool and accepted the loss.
  • Support had a variety of opinions, none of them consistent. No best practices. Lots of secret tricks known by support, none documented or shared until after problems are found.
  • Consulting services are available to come out and do a health check of your deployment, for a fee.
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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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