Tenable Inc

Tenable Vulnerability Management

Composite Score

7.9 /10

CX Score

8.0 /10

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What is Tenable Vulnerability Management?

Managed in the cloud and powered by Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.io) provides the industry's most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your organization. Built-in prioritization, threat intelligence and real-time insight help you understand your exposures and proactively prioritize remediations.

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Awards & Recognition

Tenable Vulnerability Management won the following awards in the Vulnerability Management category

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3 Top Rated Capabilities

5 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

5 Top Rated Capabilities

5 Top Rated Features

2024

5 Top Rated Capabilities

9 Top Rated Features

2023

Tenable Vulnerability Management Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

92 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Tenable Vulnerability Management?

0% Negative

18% Neutral

82% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Fair
Respectful
Friendly Negotiation

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Vulnerability Definition Updates

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions

Network Scanning

Visibility

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting

Asset Discovery

New Vulnerability Alerts

Automation and Orchestration

Web Scanning

Integration With Other Security Tools

False Positive Identification

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Tenable Vulnerability Management Reviews

Olivia C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2025

No rookie, Tenable is on another level.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Tenable Vulnerability Management from other similar products?

It gives you complete control over what, how, and when your assets are patched, enabling precise and customized management.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Their support offers quick and efficient responses, a luxury not always found in this sector.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Its interface is functional, however, a touch-up in terms of aesthetics and functionality wouldn't hurt.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Adaptable to diverse environments and IT needs.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Machinery
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Excellent job at scanning and risk-based analysis

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Unique Features
Efficient Service

Everton V.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Banking
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2023

Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Tenable Vulnerability Management from other similar products?

Tenable.io is differentiated from other vulnerability management products by its advanced asset discovery, continuous monitoring, prioritization algorithms, integrations with other security tools, and scalability to support large IT environments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

IT infrastructure. It offers a range of features and benefits, such as continuous monitoring, asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and remediation prioritization

What do you dislike most about this product?

The container security module need more improvements

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Expensive , but worth the price

Pros

Trustworthy
Respectful
Client Friendly Policies
Generous Negotitation

Cons

Less Effective Service
Wastes Time

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

Tenable Vulnerability Management Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

92 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+83 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Tenable Vulnerability Management?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Vulnerability Definition Updates Regular downloads and updates of the most current vulnerability definitions, against which the vulnerability scanning will be carried out.

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions Prioritized and actionable risk mitigation suggestions for each vulnerability discovered backed by business context.

Network Scanning Scanning of the network and all network-connected nodes, including servers, workstations, and other endpoint devices.

Visibility Full visibility of the IT environment, patching levels, and identified vulnerabilities.

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting Dashboard & reports detailing the vulnerabilities in the environment, identifying the host, vulnerability found, & degree of risk for the system or application.

Asset Discovery The discovery of new hosts connected to the network and the scanning of these hosts.​

New Vulnerability Alerts Alerts on new vulnerabilities found and identified by application vendors, reported on a live basis.

Automation and Orchestration Features allowing automation of scans and data collection from endpoints.

Web Scanning Scanning of web sites and web applications to increase your insights into common external vulnerabilities via news and other sources.

Integration With Other Security Tools Overall integration with security tools such as SIEM systems, patch management systems, etc. and Service Desk and Inventory systems as well.

False Positive Identification The ability to compare multiple factors in a scanned environment to identify if a vulnerability truly exists.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Tenable Vulnerability Management Reviews

Olivia C.

No rookie, Tenable is on another level.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Excellent job at scanning and risk-based analysis

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Everton V.

Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

Vulnerability Definition Updates

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions

Network Scanning

Visibility

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting

Asset Discovery

New Vulnerability Alerts

Automation and Orchestration

Web Scanning

Integration With Other Security Tools

False Positive Identification

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training