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Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac [EOL] vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNI...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Tenable Vulnerability Manag...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (10th), Patch Management (14th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

KU
Linux admin at Ameex Technologies
With good website development capabilities, the solution also provides exceptional stability
The initial setup is straightforward. The time taken for deployment for the website depends on the website code files and database. It may take four hours to eight hours for a single site to migrate from another solution. We used to do the migration from the cloud only and not on-premises. For deployment, we used to compress the code files, and using SFTP, we used to transfer the files. We then configure the same with that, and after transferring the code files, we used to have the UAT, staging, and production URL. Once everything is fine, we will switch the DNS for the live website. For the deployment and maintenance, we need support from the client's side and from the management side to make the DNS switch. We also need help from third-party vendors to provide access.
Chethan Gowda - PeerSpot reviewer
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers
Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The website development section is the most valuable feature of the solution."
"The solution is easy to implement."
"Compared to other software options, this is not exactly a cheap solution, however, the value you get is good, and therefore it's worth the cost."
"Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, and Mac helps to ensure that everything is up to date."
"The tool is a stable product."
"One of the most valuable features of Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is its exportability, which allows us to conduct risk assessments efficiently."
"It helps us create remediation projects and assign the console’s responsibility to specific engineers."
"The vulnerability scanning is the most important aspect of the solution for us."
"The price of Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is reasonable as it is ten times cheaper than other options."
"The vulnerability scanning has been great as it's helped us to define some issues around the updates of some things, and some items surrounding services we need to take care of."
"The ease of use, the automated scanning facility, and their good support mechanism are all valuable."
"Overall, I am quite happy with Tenable.io."
"The ease of use in terms of scanning assets is valuable, and it has a diverse checklist when it comes to vulnerability databases."
 

Cons

"The solution can be quite expensive, compared to other options on the market."
"The tool needs to improve its visual system."
"The better way to improve the solution is by working on an area where it lacks, which includes the migration part."
"The pricing of the solution could be more reasonable."
"The one drawback that we have found is the reports. We are still getting reports from Tenable.sc since the maturity levels on the reports are lacking."
"The biggest problem with the solution is that if you're a small company, you're not going to be able to afford it, nor are you going to be able to manage it."
"The price could be lower, and the grouping of platforms on the dashboard can be included in the next release of the product."
"They should include better customization of the dashboard, and integration tools."
"The dashboard and the main panel could be better. It's lacking right now."
"The interface could be improved; right now it's running on two interfaces simultaneously."
"I would like the solution to cover the whole cycle of mitigation since it's an area where the solution currently lacks."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is open-source, so we do not need any licensing."
"The solution is not too expensive."
"The total cost we pay for this solution is over 45K. This is for a large education organization."
"The product costs us around $137,000 annually for 4000 to 5000 assets."
"Compared to other VM solutions, Tenable.io Vulnerability Management is expensive."
"There are additional features that can be licensed for an additional cost."
"A yearly payment has to be made toward the solution's licensing costs."
"Tenable.io Vulnerability Management's pricing solution model isn't great."
"The cost is determined by the number of endpoints, which is approximately one dollar per endpoint."
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Financial Services Firm
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Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...
What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
In my opinion, I would like to see additional functions and improvements. Something related to AI would be a good addition.
What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
I have purchased a license directly from Tenable, so I am working directly with Tenable and not through partners. My overall review rating for Tenable Vulnerability Management is eight.
 

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