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We performed a comparison between Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) and Rapid7 Metasploit based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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AshishPaliwal
Offers contextual prioritization and risk-based remediation of vulnerability
Agustinus DWIJOKO
Affordable, reliable and easy to set up
The affordability of the asset for the organization has been the biggest improvement.
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Pros
"The risk context of any vulnerability is a valuable feature."

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"The most valuable features of the solution are the scripts, the modules, and the tools that the Rapid7 Metasploit framework has.""The most valuable feature for us is the support for testing Linux-based web server components.""It's not possible to do penetration testing without being very proficient in Metasploit.""The Search Engineering feature is good.""I use Rapid7 Metasploit for payload generation and Post-Exploitation.""It is scalable. It's in line with our needs.""Technical support has been helpful and responsive.""The option to generate phishing emails has proven to be very valuable in understanding the behavior of users."

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Cons
"An improvement would be some sort of an integration with any GRC suite."

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"Rapid7 Metasploit can add a GUI feature because it is only available online.""I think areas with shortcomings that need improvement are more integration and automation.""Rapid7 Metasploit could be made easier for new users to learn.""Better automation capabilities would be an improvement.""There are numerous outdated exploits in their database that should be updated.""The solution is not very scalable, it does not provide any automation to be able to scale it.""We'd like them to offer better coverage of malware.""The solution should improve the responsiveness of its live technical support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I think the pricing is based on the number of endpoints, so it's more subscription-based."

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  • "I use the open-source version of this product. Pricing is not relevant."
  • "It is expensive. Our license expired, and our company is not thinking to renew because of our budget."
  • "The great advantage with Rapid7 Metasploit, of course, is that it's free."
  • "There are two versions available, one of which is the Pro version, and the other is the free version."
  • "Rapid7 Metasploit is cheaper than Tenable.io Vulnerability Management."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product's pricing a six. So it's fairly priced."
  • "The pricing structure involves a one-time purchase cost of approximately twenty thousand dollars or euros for all customers."
  • "We pay monthly. The pricing is reasonable."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Kenna.VM?
    Top Answer:The risk context of any vulnerability is a valuable feature.
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kenna.VM?
    Top Answer:I think the pricing is based on the number of endpoints, so it's more subscription-based. If you have 10 computers versus a million computers, obviously the pricing will change.
    What needs improvement with Kenna.VM?
    Top Answer:An improvement would be some sort of an integration with any GRC suite. There are a lot of GRC suites available, like Archer, MetricStream, Rsam, Protiviti, for example. So how would a solution like… more »
    What do you like most about Rapid7 Metasploit?
    Top Answer:I use Rapid7 Metasploit for payload generation and Post-Exploitation.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 Metasploit?
    Top Answer:I have used the free version of Rapid7 Metasploit.
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    What needs improvement with Rapid7 Metasploit?
    Top Answer:Rapid7 Metasploit could be made easier for new users to learn.
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    Ranking
    11th
    out of 39 in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
    Views
    691
    Comparisons
    476
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    498
    Rating
    8.0
    12th
    out of 112 in Vulnerability Management
    Views
    2,672
    Comparisons
    1,550
    Reviews
    7
    Average Words per Review
    402
    Rating
    7.9
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Kenna.VM, Kenna Security, Kenna, Kenna Security Platform
    Metasploit
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    Overview

    Cisco Vulnerability Management equips you with the contextual insight and threat intelligence needed to intercept the next exploit and respond with precision.

    Prioritization is no longer a dark art—it's data science. Advanced algorithms, combined with rich internal and external intel, offer recommended fixes that will lower risk in as few moves as possible.

    Track vulnerability fluctuations and forecast weaponization with up to 94% accuracy, giving you the chance to remediate high-risk vulnerabilities before bad actors can mount an attack.

    With more than 19 threat intelligence feeds at your fingertips, you gain a comprehensive view of emerging threats, shifting trends, and your own risk profile.

    A single source of data-verified truth aligns security and IT, eliminating friction and freeing up resources. And intuitive, simplified risk scores help you generate reports anyone can understand.

    Attackers are always developing new exploits and attack methods—Metasploit penetration testing software helps you use their own weapons against them. Utilizing an ever-growing database of exploits, you can safely simulate real-world attacks on your network to train your security team to spot and stop the real thing.

    Sample Customers
    TransUnion
    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
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Retailer7%
    Insurance Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider36%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Integrator9%
    Computer Software Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) is ranked 11th in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 1 review while Rapid7 Metasploit is ranked 12th in Vulnerability Management with 18 reviews. Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) is rated 8.0, while Rapid7 Metasploit is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) writes "Offers contextual prioritization and risk-based remediation of vulnerability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Rapid7 Metasploit writes "Helps find vulnerabilities in a system to determine whether the system needs to be upgraded". Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) is most compared with Rapid7 InsightVM, Qualys VMDR, Tenable Security Center, Ivanti Neurons for RBVM and Skybox Security Suite, whereas Rapid7 Metasploit is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Pentera, Rapid7 InsightVM, Acunetix and Nucleus.

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