IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment vs Rapid7 InsightVM comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Guardium Vulnerability ...
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (41st)
Rapid7 InsightVM
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment is 0.5%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightVM is 9.3%, down from 18.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management
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Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
16.1%
 

Featured Reviews

KB
Aug 24, 2022
Worthwhile from the regulatory requirements and analytics perspective, but is expensive and not easy to use
We are a full security base integration and application business. We help with implementation and deployments. I used Guardium to help with a cloud migration to check and do some validation for a client's data landscape and services so that they made sure that they were all secure in overall…
SH
Jan 19, 2024
Easy deployment, but technical support could respond faster
The initial setup is not so complex. It is quickly deployable configurable and integrated with your existing setup. The common process for Rapid7 InsightVM involves comparing it against their standard procedures to ensure compliance with the required licenses and resources. Users download the necessary files and initiate/reactivate licenses. Certain configurations are also set up. This process typically takes two to three days for the department, but we usually allocate a week for completion. Our team feels enabled enough after completing the training session on Rapid7 InsightVM. We conduct our tests independently, and whenever we need support, we seek assistance directly from Rapid7. This process isn't overly complex or time-consuming. We ensure thorough preparation by gathering all necessary information, addressing internet concerns, and informing the customer. Once fully prepared, we proceed forward.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The reporting features are good and there are many built-in reports that can be quickly configured."
"The most valuable feature is that it provides a simple English recommendation on actions that you need to take once a vulnerability is discovered."
"It helped with some of the regulatory requirements. It also helped with some of the security analytics and analysis. It was worthwhile from that perspective."
"InsightVM offers a robust platform for identifying, prioritizing, and addressing vulnerabilities across an organization's IT infrastructure."
"The ease of deployment and configuration allows users to onboard quickly."
"Rapid7 InsightVM has given us a practical view of the vulnerabilities present in our organization."
"It's a relevant management tool."
"The most valuable feature for me is the risk calculation based on monthly effects."
"Rapid7 have a good distribution network with good support and market presence."
"The main functionality of identifying item endpoints that weren't properly patched or had vulnerabilities is the solution's most valuable feature."
"I liked the dashboard on it. I could customize my dashboard with different widgets and different heat maps."
 

Cons

"Building policies is not that easy. There are some things that are turned off by default, for example, displaying values."
"The interface could be improved by having sub-groups of tests, ultimately making the process of collecting tests faster."
"It was not as easy to use. The user-friendliness of it was somewhat lower than what I was expecting. It was also lacking in terms of the ease of the setup. There should be an automatic agent for deployment."
"There are certain limitations because of the product being used on a hybrid model. Rapid7 InsightVM doesn't offer a solution purely in the cloud."
"There are not enough templates, and the reporting is weak with this solution."
"We have some issues with how it scans patches."
"I would like to see more integration."
"The solution needs to improve its vulnerability design to include CVC results."
"All products have room for increased security and Rapid7 InsightVM is no exception."
"A definite improvement would be to make it easier to run ad-hoc scans without needing to assign the asset to a site or group."
"There should be containerization within the VM."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One thing not advantageous for it was that it was a little bit more expensive. I would rate it one out of five in terms of pricing."
"The solution is a bit more reasonably priced than other products."
"Comparing the price with the value that we receive, I am not happy with it."
"Its pricing depends on the number of users per month."
"Our licensing costs are somewhere around $40,000 annually. There are no additional fees."
"It is pretty expensive. It depends on what you consider pricey, however, if you only look at vulnerability management solutions, such as within VM or VMDR, there are, I suppose the prices are almost the same. But I believe you will discover that for yourself."
"We have an annual license to use Rapid7 InsightVM and if we want to extend it, we will possibly choose more than one year."
"The solution's pricing is better than Nexus which charges a high amount for very little use."
"The product is cheaper than the other similar tools available in the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
34%
Computer Software Company
15%
Insurance Company
7%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
35%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment?
It helped with some of the regulatory requirements. It also helped with some of the security analytics and analysis. It was worthwhile from that perspective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment?
One thing not advantageous for it was that it was a little bit more expensive. I would rate it one out of five in terms of pricing.
What needs improvement with IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment?
It was not as easy to use. The user-friendliness of it was somewhat lower than what I was expecting. It was also lacking in terms of the ease of the setup. There should be an automatic agent for de...
How would you choose between Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus?
You have full visibility across cloud, network, virtual, and containerized infrastructures with Rapid7 Insight VM. You can easily prioritize vulnerabilities using attacker analytics. Overall, Rapid...
What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightVM?
The product's initial setup phase was very easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightVM?
The product is cheaper than the other similar tools available in the market.
 

Also Known As

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InsightVM, NeXpose
 

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Sample Customers

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ACS, Acosta, AllianceData, amazon.com, biogen idec, CBRE, CATERPILLAR, Deloitte, COACH, GameStop, IBM
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