Tenable Nessus Reviews & Product Details

The fact that it's all self-contained and usable on a network which doesn't have useful outside connectivity makes Nessus very useful in some environments we have in our estate. Being able to be in complete control of every aspect of how it runs is great. Also being able to size the underlying host and its network architecture to be able to scan what needs to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only problem with Nessus is that it can sometimes flag up false positives because of a lack of integration with software vendors to create a joined-up approach and understanding of backports. Simply flagging on version numbers for software isn't enough in this day and age. Extending functionality to know what CVEs have been covered without changing version numbers would be a killer feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The variety of vulnerability checks available across a multitude of technologies; between vulnerability plugins and compliance checks via audit files, and various authentication methods allow for in depth automated analysis over a vast and varied IT landscape. The Nessus UI scan results view and vulnerability management capabilities afford security assessors the ability to weigh mitigation strategies quickly while reporting vulnerability status more broadly to executive decision makers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Nessus licensing structure to functionality map is rather confusing. If I want to test a scan, I have to identify which type scan to run, which Nessus platform to use, ensure the license supports the type of scan, and further additional steps to perform a scan successfully Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s easy to use and handles everything in a straightforward, simple way. It has an easy-to-understand UX and integrates well with other tools we use. We’ve been using it for years because of its good price and the performance it delivers in our situation. It’s also easy to get support, and the onboarding setup was simple. Overall, it’s software with solid intelligence and added AI functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I honestly don’t see anything to dislike about this product. It’s been perfect for what we’re using it for, and it does exactly what we need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it can scan nearly any device in the environment to help identify potential vulnerabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The reporting capabilities for findings are lackluster. It really requires Security Center, or another product, to be useful for management reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tenable Nessus is one of the easiest Vulnerability Management tools to deploy and configure for us. The plugins are frequently updated and offers plugins for almost ever service. The scanner is low in FP's which we really like ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Costs are increasing over the years and we feel like SC and cloud solutions will be left within few years. We'd love to see competitive pricing for transition. Technically speaking I have nothing to dislike about your product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The benefits of the Nessus-like agent scanning are that it performs proper scans, not just at random times. It provides real-time scanning reports and results in fewer false positives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The system requirements are a bit higher than I expected, and the license renewal cost is also a concern. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We can quickly scan our network and identify any vulnerabilities based on various industry standards such as NIST, NVD CVSS, etc. We can quickly see a detailed report prioritized by severity. The included remediation tips are helpful in quickly resolving the issues identified in the scan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have not seen any downside to this product. Pricing could be a barrier for some shops, possibly could be an opportunity for Tenable to offer additional lightweight versions or shorter subscription terms with reduced cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We can automate findings to create automatic tickets to work on and according to the priority. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tenable has done a lot of good changes, everything seems seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface UI is simple to use. System provides emails reports from schedule vulnerability scanning Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The license count is not accurate if an asset has multiple IPs. You need to clean up count occasionally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We use Tenable Nessus as our business vulnerability scanner, and appreciate its ability to scan our VLANs, report CVEs, and suggest remediation. We like that Nessus helps us stay compliant with CIS18 and ensures we aren't missing any "invisible" problems on our network. What stands out is its more user-friendly interface compared to other scanners we've used, and we find it convenient that it doesn't force us to create our own reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We would love even more customization in the UI. The ability to download additional reports, create new views, etc would be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.