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What is our primary use case? We have clients, and we are a vendor. We have deployed Tenable Nessus users with the help of the Principal on the client's environment. I have experience with the deployment and the scanning. What is most valuable? The features I personally like include host discovery. For web servers, there are individual options available. There are many options that are useful to us. What needs improvement? Sometimes, the categorization for clients was tricky at first, however, they eventually got used to it. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I haven't faced any issues as of now. It has been stable with no critical issues, technical issues, or downtimes. How are customer service and support? The support has been really cooperative. Whenever any issue arises, we contact the support, and they are always there for us. The support is pretty good. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive What about the implementation team? The deployment was done by the Tenable team, and I was part of this process. What other advice do I have? I definitely recommend Tenable Nessus for network scanning and other tasks. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:partner
What is our primary use case? Tenable Nessus's primary use case is scanning endpoints and servers for vulnerabilities, outdated patches, or services. I am using it to increase visibility and dive deep into systems. The tool is particularly used for scanning Linux servers to check for vulnerabilities and unwanted patches or services. How has it helped my organization? Tenable Nessus has provided increased visibility across the organization's servers. It automates the process of checking for outdated features and services across multiple servers, which would be challenging to do manually. This solution helps in detecting vulnerabilities that could go unnoticed otherwise. What is most valuable? The scanning and reporting features are the most valuable aspects of Tenable Nessus. The solution also provides accurate mitigations and suggestions, which have been beneficial for vulnerability management. What needs improvement? The user interface of Tenable Nessus feels outdated and could be more user-friendly. Additionally, the documentation is not well-organized, which can be confusing when searching for solutions or specific information related to Tenable Nessus Professional. The reporting feature could be improved by allowing users to create their own templates instead of relying on predefined ones. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with Tenable Nessus for more than six months, closer to eight months, but less than a year. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable. We have not encountered any issues with missing network items or errors in API and webhook interactions. Everything works as expected. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Tenable Nessus is highly scalable. It efficiently handles increasing numbers of servers without limitations. Whether managing 50 servers today or 500 tomorrow, performance or capacity are not hindered. How are customer service and support? The technical support is good yet could improve in terms of response time. The feedback and reply times should be faster. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? Previously, we used a Fortinet solution that also scanned source code. We switched to Tenable Nessus as our source code scanning needs had been outsourced, and we found Nessus to be fast and effective, offering remediation and mitigation components. How was the initial setup? The installation was straightforward, with documentation guiding the process. The challenge was in configuring the server for full network access, which was not difficult but time-consuming. What about the implementation team? The deployment and maintenance were handled by two cybersecurity engineers. What was our ROI? The return on investment is significant, primarily because it enhances visibility in identifying potential threats and managing them efficiently. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Tenable Nessus's pricing is adequate if it is fully utilized. The cost is justified by the value it brings in terms of features and performance. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We evaluated other vendors, likely smaller startups. I cannot recall their names as they were not as prominent. What other advice do I have? For those evaluating Tenable Nessus, it is beneficial for easy detection and mitigation of security vulnerabilities. It provides comprehensive mitigations and is less time-consuming with fast scanning capabilities. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.customer
What is our primary use case? We use Tenable Nessus as a vulnerability management tool. It helps identify vulnerabilities in our system, how to address them, and what mitigation steps are required. We can assign high, medium, or low priority levels and schedule scans to run at specific times. The tool generates vulnerability assessment reports, valuable in our organization's environment for continuous security assessment. How has it helped my organization? We can onboard our organization's access and run scans as needed. We can also share the scan results every year and perform many other tasks with Tenable. What is most valuable? It’s a strong vulnerability assessment tool for management and serviceability. It is a reliable product that helps us identify vulnerabilities in our system effectively. I use it to scan our environment with SSM and generate vulnerability assessment reports. What needs improvement? The dashboard could be improved. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Tenable Nessus for two years. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Our team has 10-15 people using this solution. It’s a good tool for vulnerability assessment, and we can identify vulnerabilities in our organization. At this time, we can effectively use it within our organization. I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. What other advice do I have? Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? We do infrastructure audits in the state, and we have a lot of organizations and customers for which we do security assessments. How has it helped my organization? Nessus assists you to complete the job in a shorter period of time. It discovers all the assets and identifies existing vulnerabilities in the environment. You can then direct your team to create a report on the discovered vulnerabilities. Basically, you can use Tenable to shorten the activity and get faster results. What needs improvement? Tenable Nessus could include a broader range of IT assets. Nowadays, IT is not limited to laptops and desktops. It can be any environment in the organization, such as iOS or Android mobile phones. Apart from that, organizations use APIs and specific tools. We would like Tenable to cover every aspect of IT infrastructure, not just generic systems like laptops, desktops, switches, or servers. It should include every kind of device, like Raspberry Pi. This small chunk of devices acts as sensors in several organizations. We would like to be able to scan every device in the network, and the solution should present vulnerabilities within their system. For how long have I used the solution? I've been working with it for ten years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Tenable is a stable solution. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Tenable's scalability is good. I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. How are customer service and support? We have no issues with support. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We had used some open-source solutions previously. We made a switch to Tenable Nessus because of the vulnerability coverage. It has a huge scope. How was the initial setup? Nessus is quite easy. It is quite easy to deploy, quite easy for my team to use this software for vulnerability scanning. So it is very easy. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a nine out of ten, with ten being easy. It took one to two hours. What about the implementation team? We do this in-house. We, ourselves, deployed this solution. Sometimes we take assistance from the OEM or the reseller, but generally, we make it an in-house activity. What was our ROI? There is a ROI in terms of cost savings, time savings and more. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? We have one user license at present. The price is okay. I would give it a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. What other advice do I have? I would recommend it to others. It's a good solution. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten. In every aspect, it is good. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? We have around 500 virtual machines. Therefore, we conduct monthly scans and open tickets for our developers to address identified vulnerabilities. These scans cover the servers, other network equipment, and appliances in our infrastructure. What needs improvement? One significant drawback we encounter is the tool's tendency to flag patched packages incorrectly. For instance, if a package is patched by Debian maintainers but not updated to a major or minor version, Nessus may still flag it as vulnerable based on its database. This discrepancy leads to false alarms and requires our developers, system admins, and DevOps teams to address them. It would be beneficial if it could handle minor additions to versions similar to how Debian manages its patches. This feature would allow it to differentiate between patched and non-patched versions. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the product for ten years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Tenable Nessus is very stable. We encountered some issues with scanning certain network equipment but resolved them by adjusting the parameters. Our main focus is scanning our servers; we haven't experienced any significant problems with that process. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? My company has three users. How are customer service and support? We haven't contacted Tenable Nessus for assistance or questions because we haven't encountered any serious issues, and we are generally satisfied with the product. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We chose Tenable Nessus because we primarily rely on open-source products as a publicly funded institution. About ten years ago, we conducted research to determine the best option, and at that time, it stood out as the preferred choice. How was the initial setup? Tenable Nessus' deployment is straightforward. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The product is free. What other advice do I have? I rate the overall product a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? The solution is used to check vulnerabilities. What is most valuable? The product has good features. It gives us a view of the vulnerabilities like open ports and different issues with software. It is a mature tool. What needs improvement? The product must be more comprehensive. It must catch all the issues. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the solution for a few years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten. The stability could be improved. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The tool is scalable. We have three users. We need a team to maintain the product. What about the implementation team? The deployment can be done in-house. What other advice do I have? I recommend the solution to others. I rate the solution a nine out of ten. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? We use Tenable Nessus for asset and vulnerability management. What is most valuable? The product's most valuable features are vulnerability and asset management. It can define the rules and validate the configuration. What needs improvement? There could be an integration between Tenable Nessus and other Tenable products. It will help us manage all the solutions using one dashboard. Additionally, they should include more learning material to know about the product. For how long have I used the solution? We have been using Tenable Nessus for one year. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The product has good stability. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have more than 50 Tenable Nessus users in our organization. It is a scalable platform. How was the initial setup? Tenable Nessus is easy to deploy and manage. What other advice do I have? I recommend Tenable Nessus to others and rate it a seven out of ten. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? We use the solution for vulnerability management trafficking across an entire group. What is most valuable? I am impressed with the tool's vulnerability scanning. What needs improvement? The tool needs to upgrade asset tracking. For how long have I used the solution? I am using the tool for two years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is extremely stable. I would rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I didn't encounter any issues with scalability and I would rate it a nine out of ten. We have around 3000 user endpoints that are being monitored. My company has around 20 users for the tool. How are customer service and support? Our local partner helps with the support. How was the initial setup? I would rate the tool's setup a seven out of ten. It is not an easy setup but with proper support, the process is doable. What was our ROI? The solution gives us ROI since it offers visibility and helps to tighten controls in our network. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I would like to see better discounts. What other advice do I have? I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. It is one of the best tools to use if compliance is your priority. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Hybrid Cloud Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
