Rapid7 InsightVM

Formerly Nexpose

Rapid7 NeXpose is widely used across organizations for various use cases related to vulnerability management and security assessment. With its powerful scanning capabilities, it allows users to discover vulnerabilities in their infrastructure, including cloud-based servers. Many users implement NeXpose as a pentesting tool to scan sensitive servers and identify weaknesses that could potentially be exploited by hackers. This helps organizations proactively address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, enhancing overall security posture. Users have found NeXpose to be valuable for vulnerability scanning of both current assets and new build servers, providing asset owners with weekly reports to track trends and prioritize remediation efforts. Security consultants also rely on NeXpose for performing vulnerability assessments for their clients, leveraging its robust features such as risk classification, impact analysis, and reporting.

In addition to vulnerability management, Rapid7 NeXpose is often utilized for meeting regulatory requirements, such as PCI compliance. Organizations leverage the tagging features of NeXpose to easily sort scans and reports for different asset owners or teams, streamlining the vulnerability management process. Furthermore, the software serves as the primary vulnerability scanner across the organization, acting as the source of truth for identifying current vulnerabilities in the environment. It supports the discovery and assessment of devices on networks, encompassing physical servers, virtual servers, and cloud-based servers. Another notable use case is its integration with Rapid7 InsightVM, allowing centralized compliance and vulnerability management by scanning services or devices in the network and generating comprehensive reports on vulnerabilities and remediation actions.

Overall, Rapid7 NeXpose provides organizations with a reliable solution to discover vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and maintain a strong security posture through regular scanning and assessment of their infrastructure.