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Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP vs Rapid7 Metasploit comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Zafran Security
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Ranking in Vulnerability Management
27th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (3rd)
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (9th), Container Security (7th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (5th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (5th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (4th), Compliance Management (6th)
Rapid7 Metasploit
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Zafran Security is 0.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 Metasploit is 1.5%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Israel Cavazos Landini - PeerSpot reviewer
Weekly insights and risk analysis facilitate informed security decisions
I appreciate the weekly insights Zafran provides, which include critical topics for networks and IT security, allowing us to evaluate which insights apply to our environment. The organization score feature is valuable to keep the leadership team updated on how our infrastructure fares security-wise. The applicable risk level versus base risk level feature is beneficial because prior to Zafran, we only used the base risk level, but now understand that risk depends on the asset itself. Zafran is an excellent tool.
Bart Coddens - PeerSpot reviewer
Evolved cloud security with active monitoring but needs interface consistency
The user interface needs work. Sometimes, it is a transition from the old tool to the new CNAPP Two that I currently have, and remnants of the old environment can still be detected. I require consistency in the user interface to ensure everything is streamlined into the same look and feel. More work is needed in fine-tuning the threat data towards your CSPM and activity logs, aligning them with business intelligence, which requires a cohesive console interface. My assessment of CloudGuard CDRs in intrusion detection and threat hunting capabilities is that it still needs some work. All the threat data that comes in, you need to fine tune it a bit.
Mani Bommisetty - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive insights with robust vulnerability detection and streamlined alert management
Rapid7 has a significant advantage in providing a clear picture of my environment. It provides insight and incident detection response capabilities. When deployed with the same agent in servers or endpoints, it identifies vulnerabilities and monitors data transmission to external sources. Rapid7 offers comprehensive features within one platform, eliminating the need to integrate multiple tools to see all alerts in one place.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We are able to see the real risk of a vulnerability on our environment with our security tools."
"Zafran has become an indispensable tool in our cybersecurity arsenal."
"Zafran is an excellent tool."
"CloudGuard's best feature is real-time detection. We can detect incidents and vulnerabilities in our code with one click."
"The valuable features of Checkpoint CloudGuard CNAPP include its automation capabilities."
"The most valuable features of CloudGuard CNAPP are its compliance engine and auto-remediation features."
"It offers a range of features tailored to address the unique security challenges."
"The CDR helps detect anomalous behavior and respond to threats before they become an issue."
"Helps identify and correct misconfigurations in cloud environments, ensuring that infrastructure and applications are secure and optimized."
"The administration portal panel is very intuitive."
"The most valuable feature is the single dashboard that enables us to manage the entire cloud environment from one place."
"The reporting on the solution is good."
"Rapid7 Metasploit is a useful product."
"The most valuable feature for us is the support for testing Linux-based web server components."
"When I compare Metasploit with Nessus, I find that Metasploit is faster and it does not burden the system as much."
"It contains almost all the available exploits and payloads."
"It is scalable. It's in line with our needs."
"It's not possible to do penetration testing without being very proficient in Metasploit."
"When I compare Metasploit with Nessus, I find that Metasploit is faster and it does not burden the system as much."
 

Cons

"Initially, we were somewhat concerned about the scalability of Zafran due to our large asset count and the substantial amount of information we needed to process."
"The technical support could be better, but I do not know of any other needed improvements."
"They take time to respond or coordinate a meeting since they maintain a schedule that does not fit Latin America very well."
"I strongly advise that the multi-layered security system of Check Point often undergoes updates and new versions keep coming."
"Their service needs improvement."
"The support it provides is not very good. They should improve it since we have had several setbacks due to support issues."
"The shift left part is not yet at a maturity level I desire. I need more integration from the code-to-cloud principle."
"The platform would be significantly enhanced by incorporating data security management capabilities."
"The security of Check Point CloudGuard Posture Management could improve. There are always new security issues coming out."
"Rapid7 Metasploit could be made easier for new users to learn."
"The solution is not user-friendly and has room for improvement."
"I would like to see more capabilities, more functions, and more features. More types of attack vectors."
"The reporting feature needs improvement. The time taken to fetch reports based on the number of events can be extensive, unlike Tenable, which is more user-friendly and faster."
"Rapid7 Metasploit can add a GUI feature because it is only available online."
"At the time I was using it, the graphical user interface needed some improvements."
"Advanced Infrastructure should be implemented in the next release for better orchestration."
"Better automation capabilities would be an improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensing part still needs some work. The issue that I have is that we do not use all the services in the cloud, but sometimes, CloudGuard identifies them as an asset."
"Its price is very fair."
"CloudGuard is fairly priced."
"I would advise taking into account the existing number of devices and add a forecast of the number of devices to be added in the coming year or two, to obtain better pricing."
"It is difficult to contextualize the pricing because we are used to Indian pricing and licensing."
"Everything in this field is very expensive."
"Check Point CloudGuard Posture Management is always known as a good solution but an expensive one. When you're using Cisco, Check Point, or Palo Alto, you know that you will pay more, but you know that it will work."
"The tool's pricing is moderate. Its licensing costs are yearly."
"The cost is approximately $15 per device."
"It is expensive. Our license expired, and our company is not thinking to renew because of our budget."
"The pricing structure involves a one-time purchase cost of approximately twenty thousand dollars or euros for all customers."
"It is a reasonably priced solution. I would rate it from five out of ten."
"Rapid7 Metasploit is cheaper than Tenable.io Vulnerability Management."
"There are two versions available, one of which is the Pro version, and the other is the free version."
"We pay monthly. The pricing is reasonable."
"I use the open-source version of this product. Pricing is not relevant."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zafran Security?
I find that the pricing for Zafran aligns well with the comprehensive features it offers. The asset and user-based li...
What needs improvement with Zafran Security?
Zafran is a new startup. Features are continuously being added or improved. 1) Continued integrations with existing (...
What is your primary use case for Zafran Security?
We connect this to our vulnerability scanner as input, our security tools to better determine risk, and our change ma...
What do you like most about Rapid7 Metasploit?
I use Rapid7 Metasploit for payload generation and Post-Exploitation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 Metasploit?
Metasploit is cheaper than Nessus and offers a more robust community edition that provides a good experience for stud...
What needs improvement with Rapid7 Metasploit?
While Metasploit excels in vulnerability assessment, it could improve in vulnerability management. Nessus currently h...
 

Also Known As

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Check Point CloudGuard Posture Management, Dome9, Check Point CloudGuard Workload Protection, Check Point CloudGuard Intelligence
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Sample Customers

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Symantec, Citrix, Car and Driver, Virgin, Cloud Technology Partners
City of Corpus Christi, Diebold, Lumenate, Nebraska Public Power District, Prairie North Regional Health, Apptio, Automation Direct, Bob's Stores, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, Carnegie Mellon University
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