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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Vulnerability Managem...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cisco Security Portfolio (11th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (22nd)

Snyk

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (21st), Application Security Tools (8th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (6th), GRC (5th), Cloud Management (13th), Vulnerability Management (19th), Container Security (7th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (3rd), Software Development Analytics (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (17th), DevSecOps (3rd), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (2nd), AI Security (9th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) is designed for Risk-Based Vulnerability Management and holds a mindshare of 2.4%, up 2.2% compared to last year.
Snyk, on the other hand, focuses on Application Security Tools, holds 5.1% mindshare, down 7.8% since last year.

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)	2.4%
Qualys VMDR	10.5%
Rapid7 InsightVM	8.8%
Other	78.3%

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Snyk	5.1%
SonarQube	13.6%
Checkmarx One	8.8%
Other	72.5%

Application Security Tools

Featured Reviews

AshishPaliwal

Self-employed at Self-employed

Offers contextual prioritization and risk-based remediation of vulnerability

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 this work if my company has already invested thousands or maybe millions in a GRC solution? Do I still need it and how does it fit into an existing SAP environment? There could be interoperability, having more data sources, integrating Splunk, Qualys, FireEye, Rapid7, Carbon Black. I'm sure all that can be done to an extent, with a little more insight and a little more accuracy on the industry numbers and trends. I'd like the solution to offer any sort of assistance in any way with the remediation part, not just identification of vulnerability risk, and that is second.

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Abhishek-Goyal

Software Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Improves security posture by actively reducing critical vulnerabilities and guiding remediation

Snyk's main features include open-source vulnerability scanning, code security, container security, infrastructure as code security, risk-based prioritization, development-first integration, continuous monitoring and alerting, automation, and remediation. The best features I appreciate are the vulnerability checking, vulnerability scanning, and code security capabilities, as Snyk scans all open-source dependencies for known vulnerabilities and helps with license compliance for open-source components. Snyk integrates into IDEs, allowing issues to be caught as they appear in the code dynamically and prioritizes risk while providing remediation advice. Snyk provides actionable remediation advice on where vulnerabilities can exist and where code security is compromised, automatically scanning everything and providing timely alerts. Snyk has positively impacted my organization by improving the security posture across all software repositories, resulting in fewer critical vulnerabilities, more confidence in overall product security, and faster security compliance for project clients. Snyk has helped reduce vulnerabilities significantly. Initially, the repository had 17 to 31 critical and high vulnerabilities, but Snyk has helped manage them down to just five vulnerabilities, which are now lower and not high or critical.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The risk context of any vulnerability is a valuable feature."

"The risk context of any vulnerability is a valuable feature; that is what it is used for and then data from different sources can be fed into it, and they have good dashboards, risk meters, and virtualization."

"Snyk's focus on security is a valuable feature. Also Snyk supports multiple programming languages, which has positively affected my security practices. I use only two or three languages, and when I change the language in a file, it detects it in the same suite. I find the AI-powered scanning overall beneficial.Using Snyk's AI-powered scanning, I can detect around ten or twenty errors in my project with about twenty thousand lines of code, so it helps improve my project by identifying a lot of potential vulnerabilities."

"The solution's Open Source feature gives us notifications and suggestions regarding how to address vulnerabilities."

"They evolved their maturity because they could find the vulnerabilities before the pipeline runs."

"A main feature of Snyk is that when you go with SCA, you do get properly done security composition, also from the licensing and open-source parameters perspective."

"The fact that it provides visibility, compliance-related visibility, that is not readily available by cloud suppliers themselves, is its most valuable aspect."

"The solution is very easy to install, provides clear information that is easy to follow, and we get good feedback regarding code practices and how to fix security issues."

"The CLI feature is quite useful because it gives us a lot of flexibility in what we want to do. If you use the UI, all the information is there and you can see what Snyk is showing you, but there is nothing else that you can change. However, when you use the CLI, then you can use commands and can get the output or response back from Snyk. You can also take advantage of that output in a different way. For the same reason, we have been using the CLI for the hard gate in the pipeline: Obtain a particular CDSS score for vulnerability. Based on that information, we can then decide if we want to block or allow the build. We have more flexibility if we use the CLI."

"We use Snyk to check vulnerabilities and rectify potential leaks in GitHub."

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Cons

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

"DAST has shortcomings, and Snyk needs to improve and overcome such shortcomings."

"It lists projects. So, if you have a number of microservices in an enterprise, then you could have pages of findings. Developers will then spend zero time going through the pages of reports to figure out, "Is there something I need to fix?" While it may make sense to list all the projects and issues in these very long lists for completeness, Snyk could do a better job of bubbling up and grouping items, e.g., a higher level dashboard that draws attention to things that are new, the highest priority things, or things trending in the wrong direction. That would make it a lot easier. They don't quite have that yet in container security."

"Technically, we have better vulnerabilities detection in Checkmarx and Veracode. Both of them are more precise about vulnerabilities detection."

"Although Snyk is strong, sometimes it flags vulnerabilities that are not reachable, not exploitable, and not relevant to a project."

"The reporting mechanism of Snyk could improve. The reporting mechanism is available only on the higher level of license."

"The general input I have is that there is an opportunity for them to better align with other similar tools and better align with similar capabilities that cloud suppliers deliver natively."

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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."

"It's inexpensive and easy to license. It comes in standard package sizing, which is straightforward. This information is publicly found on their website."

"Pricing-wise, it is not expensive as compared to other tools. If you have a couple of licenses, you can scan a certain number of projects. It just needs to be attached to them."

"We are using the open-source version for the scans."

"The license model is based on the number of contributing developers. Snyk is expensive, for a startup company will most likely use the community edition, while larger companies will buy the licensed version. The price of Snyk is more than other SLA tools."

"The price is good. Snyk had a good price compared to the competition, who had higher pricing than them. Also, their licensing and billing are clear."

"Cost-wise, it's similar to Veracode, but I don't know the exact cost."

"Snyk is an expensive solution."

"I would rate the pricing of Snyk at two. I'm currently using the free version, which the company offers before buying the full version. So, the price is affordable, especially for an enterprise."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

16%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	23

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How does Snyk compare with SonarQube?

Snyk does a great job identifying and reducing vulnerabilities. This solution is fully automated and monitors 24/7 to find any issues reported on the internet. It will store dependencies that you a...

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What needs improvement with Snyk?

There are a lot of false positives that need to be identified and separated. The inclusion of AI to remove false positives would be beneficial. So far, I've not seen any AI features to enhance vuln...

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What is your primary use case for Snyk?

I use Snyk ( /products/snyk-reviews ) in the DevOps pipeline to identify vulnerabilities before deploying the application. It integrates with Jenkins ( /products/jenkins-reviews ).

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Also Known As

Kenna.VM, Kenna Security, Kenna, Kenna Security Platform

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Overview

Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) provides a comprehensive approach to identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in IT environments, helping organizations to manage risk effectively.

Designed with advanced analytics, Cisco Vulnerability Management supports risk-based vulnerability management, enabling IT teams to focus on the most critical threats. This platform integrates seamlessly with existing security tools, offering a centralized solution for prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk level. By aligning security efforts with business objectives, it ensures that resources are directed towards the most impactful areas of risk reduction.

What are the key features of Cisco Vulnerability Management?

Risk Scoring: Assesses vulnerability severity with contextual risk metrics, aiding prioritization.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with existing security architecture for streamlined workflow.
Data-Driven Insights: Offers actionable intelligence on security posture improvements.
Dynamic Dashboards: Provides real-time visibility into threat landscape and mitigation efforts.

What benefits can users expect from Cisco Vulnerability Management?

Improved Risk Prioritization: Focuses on high-impact vulnerabilities, optimizing remediation efforts.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Directs IT resources to the most pressing security threats.
Increased Security Posture: Enhances organization-wide security through informed decision-making.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Cisco Vulnerability Management is crucial for maintaining stringent compliance standards. Its ability to integrate within complex IT ecosystems allows for flexible adaptation across sectors, ensuring that industry-specific vulnerabilities are effectively managed and mitigated.

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Snyk excels in integrating security within the development lifecycle, providing teams with an AI Trust Platform that combines speed with security efficiency, ensuring robust AI application development.

Snyk empowers developers with AI-ready engines offering broad coverage, accuracy, and speed essential for modern development. With AI-powered visibility and security, Snyk allows proactive threat prevention and swift threat remediation. The platform supports shifts toward LLM engineering and AI code analysis, enhancing security and development productivity. Snyk collaborates with GenAI coding assistants for improved productivity and AI application threat management. Platform extensibility supports evolving standards with API access and native integrations, ensuring comprehensive and seamless security embedding in development tools.

What are Snyk's standout features?

Simplicity and Integration: Easy to integrate across platforms like GitLab, GitHub, and Jira.
Comprehensive Vulnerability Database: Offers accurate reporting for effective vulnerability management.
Developer-Friendly Design: Supports multiple programming languages, appealing to developers.
Automation and Flexibility: Enhances workflow efficiency with automated capabilities.

What benefits can users expect?

Efficiency in Vulnerability Detection: Streamlines prioritization and remediation processes.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers a competitive pricing model compared to alternatives.
Enhanced Workflow: Integration with DevOps tools improves development processes.

Industries leverage Snyk for security in CI/CD pipelines by automating checks for dependency vulnerabilities and managing open-source licenses. Its Docker and Kubernetes scanning capabilities enhance container security, supporting a proactive security approach. Integrations with platforms like GitHub and Azure DevOps optimize implementation across diverse software environments.

Sample Customers

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StartApp, Segment, Skyscanner, DigitalOcean, Comic Relief

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