# Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) vs Nucleus Comparison | | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 217 | 32 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (76.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (51.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us 1 Application / Device | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) **Not enough data** ### Nucleus Pros: - Automation (1 reviews) - Customization (1 reviews) Cons: - Inadequate Remediation (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (158 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (161 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (73 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (75 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (137 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Nucleus #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Nucleus Security Price: Contact Us 1 Application / Device Key Features: - Asset & Vulnerability Inventory - Contextual Threat Enrichment - Analyst Workbench [Learn more about Nucleus](https://www.g2.com/products/nucleus-security-inc-nucleus/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)** | 8.2/10 | 143 | | **Nucleus** | 8.6/10 | 15 | #### Risk Analysis | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Risk Scoring** | 9.0 (128 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 8.5 (127 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **Risk-Prioritization** | 9.1 (124 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | #### Vulnerability Assesment | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Scanning** | 8.4 (118 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 8.7 (126 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Contextual Data** | 8.3 (126 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | 8.5 (126 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | #### Automation | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 7.3 (92 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **Security Testing** | 7.7 (94 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Test Automation** | 7.6 (87 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | ### ServiceNow Store Apps | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)** | N/A | N/A | | **Nucleus** | N/A | N/A | #### ServiceNow Apps | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Exposure Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)** | N/A | N/A | | **Nucleus** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Comprehensive Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms | Feature | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Integration and Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management) **Unique to Nucleus (2):** [Exposure Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/exposure-management-platforms), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) | Nucleus | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 6.5% | 9.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 38.7% | | **Enterprise** | 76.5% | 51.6% | ### By Industry #### Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.0% - **Financial Services:** 12.0% - **Retail:** 8.0% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.5% - **Computer Software:** 6.5% - **Banking:** 6.5% - **Insurance:** 4.0% - **Computer Hardware:** 2.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.0% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.0% - **Other:** 27.5% #### Nucleus - **Computer & Network Security:** 30.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 30.0% - **Financial Services:** 10.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.7% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.7% - **Utilities:** 3.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.3% - **Consumer Services:** 3.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) - [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (124 reviews) - [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (78 reviews) - [Brinqa](https://www.g2.com/products/brinqa/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Qualys VMDR](https://www.g2.com/products/qualys-vmdr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (167 reviews) - [CloudBees](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbees/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (621 reviews) - [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (280 reviews) - [ServiceNow Security Operations](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-security-operations/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (72 reviews) - [Recorded Future](https://www.g2.com/products/recorded-future/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews) - [Tenable Security Center](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-security-center/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (83 reviews) - [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (174 reviews) ### Alternatives to Nucleus - [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (826 reviews) - [CloudBees](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbees/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (621 reviews) - [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (280 reviews) - [Tenable Security Center](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-security-center/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (83 reviews) - [TrendAI Vision One](https://www.g2.com/products/trendai-vision-one/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (251 reviews) - [Recorded Future](https://www.g2.com/products/recorded-future/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (230 reviews) - [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (207 reviews) - [Qualys VMDR](https://www.g2.com/products/qualys-vmdr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (167 reviews) - [Brinqa](https://www.g2.com/products/brinqa/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (124 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) - Title: [What does Kenna Security do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-kenna-security-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Kenna security is a tool that has the capability to scan your assets, delve into the installed/running applications, including in-house and 3rd party..." - Title: [How does score Algorithm works and how accurate is it ? Can it push fixes remotely ? it will make it easier for admins](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-score-algorithm-works-and-how-accurate-is-it-can-it-push-fixes-remotely-it-will-make-it-easier-for-admins) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "The Kenna Security Algorithm leverages over 20+ sources of Threat Intelligence to measure the volume and velocity of exploits in the wild and adjusts Risk..." - Title: [What certifications does Kenna offer to its users and are there any User Groups we can join?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-certifications-does-kenna-offer-to-its-users-and-are-there-any-user-groups-we-can-join) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Claudia - On behalf of the Kenna Security team, we are excited about becoming a part of the CISCO family in a few short weeks! Lets touch base about your use..." - Title: [What is the best way to onboard new user/hire to leverage the Kenna tool to its fullest ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33930-what-is-the-best-way-to-onboard-new-user-hire-to-leverage-the-kenna-tool-to-its-fullest) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Andy - thanks for reaching out with this question. Customers have the option to engage with the Kenna CX team and related resources. We have developed an..." - Title: [Training - is there training that I can take to be more efficient with this tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32207-training-is-there-training-that-i-can-take-to-be-more-efficient-with-this-tool) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Joe - Excellent question. Customers have the option to engage with their assigned CX team, and for those customers who have elected to have a lower touch..." ### Nucleus - Title: [How to retain my preferences.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-retain-my-preferences) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hello Pradeep! The capability to retain preferences is on our roadmap and has been prioritized, as it is a request from multiple large-enterprise customers." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-vulnerability-management-formerly-kenna-vm-vs-nucleus-security-inc-nucleus)