Morphisec vs Tenable Security Center comparison

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Morphisec and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Morphisec is ranked #56, while Tenable is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.0. Morphisec holds a 0.9% mindshare in VM, compared to Tenable’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Morphisec users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Tenable Security Center and Morphisec compete in the security solutions sector, particularly in vulnerability management and prevention. Tenable Security Center has an edge in vulnerability management due to its robust scanning capabilities and effective dashboards, whereas Morphisec leads in proactive threat prevention with minimal performance impact and signatureless operation.

Features: Tenable Security Center features powerful vulnerability scanning, comprehensive data via dashboards, and customizable scanning policies, suitable for large enterprises. Morphisec provides deterministic attack prevention, lightweight operation, and integration with Microsoft Defender focusing on zero-day threats, providing value for endpoint security.

Room for Improvement: Tenable Security Center could improve on reporting configuration complexity, query engine flexibility, and integration with other tools. Morphisec can enhance alert reporting, threat communication, and streamline licensing processes for better cloud deployment updates.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tenable Security Center is primarily on-premises, ideal for existing infrastructure but less flexible for cloud use. Morphisec offers versatile cloud and on-premises deployment options. Both provide satisfactory customer support; however, Tenable experiences mixed reviews on response times, while Morphisec's support is seen as responsive but could update features more frequently.

Pricing and ROI: Tenable Security Center is noted as expensive, especially for small organizations, linked to asset volume, yet offers ROI through detailed reporting and reduced manpower. Morphisec is competitively priced compared to higher-cost solutions like CrowdStrike, but some users find it slightly pricier than traditional options, justified by its advanced features.

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Morphisec is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Security Center is 2.4%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	1.2%
Tenable Security Center	2.4%
Morphisec	0.9%
Other	95.5%

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reviewer2859021

Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats

The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.

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Rick Schibler

VP of Information Technology at Kentucky Trailer

Offers in-memory protection at a lower price than competitors

Morphisec's in-memory protection is probably the most valuable feature because it stops malicious activity from occurring. If something tries to install or act as a sleeper agent, Morphisec will detect and stop it. Morphisec's Moving Target Defense is critical to hardening our attack surface. If it detects something, it indicates whether it's valid. That means you've got a breach requiring investigation. It detects anomalies but doesn't necessarily point to what caused them. You still need to do that work. The solution is reasonably easy to administer. They made some changes last year, adding a cloud-based monitoring solution that makes deploying and monitoring our endpoints easy.

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reviewer1534134

Head of Information Security at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees

Centralized analytics have strengthened patch visibility and support efficient regulatory reporting

From my experience, I assess the product's analytics capabilities as successful. It helped us significantly with patching and managing the risk of the patching process across all our environments, including network devices with Windows and Unix systems. The product covered several environments and gave us exactly what we needed in our environment. Tenable Security Center's centralized platform helped with risk assessment and management across our IT environments. It covered the patching process, and we previously faced many issues regarding how to patch different environments, how to monitor the patching process, and whether it was successful or not. We obtained good reports showing when patches were closed and the details of each patch, including who executed it and everything related to the patching process until it was closed. This gave us good details about the process which helped us significantly in our reporting and even in audits, whether internal or external. We learned how to close audit issues safely and successfully. We used the dashboards for real-time threat insights and extracted several dashboards from Tenable Security Center. We use these dashboards in our cybersecurity dashboard and committees that we have. These dashboards are part of our committees, especially the cybersecurity committee and other committees that we attend.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The best features in Qualys TotalCloud include the total asset management of the cloud environment. It is very easy to export the report and see the vulnerabilities related to the cloud specifically."

"Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment for IaaS and SaaS and a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce my workload by not having to combine multiple sources."

"TotalCloud's best feature is the integration of cloud accounts. It helps with the risk and security posture management of our cloud infrastructure."

"We were able to realize its benefits within 24 to 48 hours."

"With TotalCloud, we can scan through the API. If we are not able to deploy cloud agents on the machine, we can use the API."

"The vulnerability management feature is the one I like the most because it provides a clear picture of all vulnerabilities."

"One of the most valuable features of Qualys TotalCloud is FlexScan, which is specifically for internet-facing VMs. We found this feature to be very useful. It was a key differentiator for us."

"While automatic inventory detection upon connection is a helpful feature, a truly valuable capability would be assessing an environment's security posture against Azure and CIS best practices."

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"What's valuable is really the whole kit and caboodle of the Morphisec agent. What it does is genius, in a way, until the bad guys get wise to it. You set it up and then you watch the dashboard. There isn't really much tinkering."

"Morphisec has given our security team's operations peace of mind and more time for patching."

"The simplicity of the solution, how easy it is to deploy and how small it is when deployed as an agent on a device, is probably the biggest aspect, given what it can do."

"In a month, we are saving the effort of four to five days, and earlier we used to have a dedicated person and now we don't need a dedicated resource, which has reduced our security spending and we are saving approximately $600 a month."

"We haven't had any cybersecurity incidents on machines running Morphisec."

"Morphisec also provides full visibility into security events for Microsoft Defender and Morphisec in one dashboard... in the single pane of glass provided by Morphisec, it's all right there at your fingertips: easy to access and easy to understand. And if you choose to go down further to know everything from the process to the hash behind it, you can."

"Morphisec has been a real lifesaver."

"It also provides full visibility into security events from Microsoft Defender and Morphisec in one dashboard. We've always had that capability with Morphisec. The more recent version appears to do that even a little bit more natively and it's given us visibility that we didn't have otherwise."

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"The solution is very intuitive as are the dashboards, and it provides good visibility to the vulnerabilities in the company."

"Compared to other products, the most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and ability to provide visibility over scan results while providing many templates to users, making it a helpful tool."

"Tenable SC is good for reporting and alerting. The filtering feature is also very valuable. Its integration with multiple vendors is quite good. It can be integrated with SIEM solutions and PAM solutions such as Thycotic, which is very helpful."

"Having Tenable is a requirement; it is money well-spent in that it focuses us to work on problems that are prioritized and it allows us to cut down on the manual integration of multiple reports from Microsoft and Linux, etc., so that running with a much smaller team of two people probably saves 80 percent of manpower."

"The customer service and support team at Tenable were extremely helpful."

"The reporting vulnerability is very helpful when you link it with the people who close it with the admin and support team, giving them the criticality to find how to close each item, and it's up to date with all the vulnerabilities on the market thanks to prompt updates from the cloud."

"Overall, I rate the solution 9.8 out of 10."

"Has a great advanced scanning feature."

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Cons

"The cost of Qualys TotalCloud is high and could be more competitive."

"There is a lack of data segregation according to criticality or inventory."

"Although TotalCloud is a helpful tool, some of its advanced features are still under development."

"Customer support with Qualys TotalCloud needs a little improvement with the response times."

"Qualys TotalCloud has the potential to improve by integrating a hybrid platform for comprehensive management of both on-premises and cloud infrastructures."

"There is room for improvement in vulnerability scanning, particularly for PaaS environments. Currently, Qualys does not have full access to these instances, which limits its effectiveness."

"Some major banks and insurance companies require an on-premises solution for comprehensive vulnerability management, which TotalCloud does not offer."

"The price is very expensive, actually."

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"Overall, I don't know 100% if it's increasing our security posture, but it does give us a nice peace of mind."

"We have discovered some bugs in the new releases that they've had to fix, so I would like to see more testing and QA on their side before they release."

"The only problem is that their support lives in Israel, so the time zones are a bit off, but I've never had any complaint beyond that."

"We sometimes have to depend on the support team to know what action we should take."

"Having to have an on-prem server required a lot of administration."

"In the Windows Defender integration, they have put in a report of computers that need Windows Defender updates. If those updates could be kicked off directly from the dashboard, instead of having to go to another system entirely, that would be good."

"Morphisec is a venture startup. They are still early in their growth stage. They need to get mature on their customer support and on how they interface with system tools. For example, they need to get multifactor in place and an API for the major multi-factor systems, e.g., Okta, Duo, Ping, and Microsoft. They don't have them built in yet. They are working on them. It is just not there yet. Also, their stability, customer support, and processes need improvement, which is just part of maturity."

"The dashboard is the area that requires the most improvement."

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"Current web page needs improvement, slows down processes."

"If I want to have a very low-managed scan policy, it's a lot of work to create something which is very basic. If I use a tool like Nmap, all I have to do is download it, install it, type in the command, and it's good to go. In Security Center, I have to go through a lot of work to create a policy that's very basic."

"The integration is very good, although it still needs to improve."

"The solution is expensive."

"The price of Tenable SC is expensive, we pay approximately €70,000 for the license annually."

"The user interface can be improved."

"Tenable.sc's user interface could be improved."

"We experienced some difficulties with the solution’s support."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers cost-effective licensing flexibility."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive, but it offers a premier solution with no headaches."

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"It is priced correctly for what it does. They end up doing a good deal of discounting, but I think it is priced appropriately."

"It is a little bit more expensive than other security products that we use, but it does provide us good protection. So, it is a trade-off."

"Morphisec is reasonably priced because our parent company's other subsidiaries use different products like CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is four or five times more expensive than Morphisec. The competitive pricing saves us money in our overall security stack."

"We are still using a separate tool. I know for our 600 or I think we're actually licensed for up to 700 users, it runs me 23 or $24,000 a year. When you're talking to that many users plus servers being protected, that's well worth the investment for that dollar amount."

"Price-wise, it's on the higher side. A traditional antivirus solution is cheaper, but in terms of security and manageability, its ROI is better than a traditional antivirus. I would recommend it to anybody evaluating or considering an antivirus solution. If your system gets compromised, the cost of ransom would be a lot more. This way, it saves a lot of cost."

"Our licensing is tied into our contract. Because we have a long-term contract, our pricing is a little bit lower. It is per year, so we don't get charged per endpoint, but we do have a cap. Our cap is 80 endpoints. If we were to go over 80, when we renewed our contract, which is not until three years are over. Then, they would reevaluate, and say, "Well, you have more than 80 devices active right now. This is going to be the price change." They know that we are installing and replacing computers, so the numbers will be all over the place depending on whether you archive or don't archive, which is the reason why we just have to keep up on that stuff."

"The pricing is definitely fair for what it does."

"Licenses are per endpoint, and that's true for the cloud version as well. The only difference is that there is a little extra charge for the cloud version."

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"We pay around 60,000 on a yearly basis."

"Compared to other companies or other products it could maybe be a little bit less, but the price is okay. I would say it's not very expensive."

"I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, where ten is expensive. It is the most expensive tool my company is using."

"It is slightly more expensive than other solutions in the same sphere."

"The pricing is more than Nexpose."

"Tenable.sc is more expensive than its competitors."

"The tool costs around 15,000 Saudi riyals monthly."

"The price can start at €10,000 ($13,000 USD) for between 500 and 1,000 assets, and the price can climb into the millions as more assets are added."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

16%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	35

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Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	8

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Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	27

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys...

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My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is regarding the cloud visibility that we were not having previously. Previous...

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The price of Tenable Security Center is not so high; it's relatively a cheaper solution.

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

Morphisec, Morphisec Moving Target Defense

Tenable.sc, Tenable Unified Security, Tenable SecurityCenter

Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Morphisec enhances security with its signatureless attack prevention, integrating smoothly with Microsoft Defender. Users benefit from real-time threat detection and seamless system integration, protecting against zero-day threats and ransomware across networks.

Morphisec's security solution focuses on preventing cyber threats without requiring threat signatures or user action. Its integration with Microsoft Defender offers simplified visibility and management while delivering quick responses. Lightweight in nature, Morphisec ensures zero performance degradation and employs in-memory protection along with Moving Target Defense. This approach effectively counters zero-day threats and ransomware, maintaining a user-centric dashboard that eases administrative workloads. Morphisec's easy deployment also enables small teams to manage risks and uphold robust security measures efficiently.

What are Morphisec's key features?

Signatureless Threat Prevention: Stops attacks without threat signatures or user interaction.
Microsoft Defender Integration: Provides unified management and quick response capabilities.
In-Memory Protection: Shields against zero-day and ransomware threats efficiently.
Moving Target Defense: Minimizes exposure to in-memory attacks.
User-Friendly Dashboard: Simplifies administration by reducing burdens.
Easy Deployment: Facilitates straightforward setup for small teams.

What benefits and ROI should be considered in user reviews?

Real-Time Detection: Immediate identification of threats enhances proactive threat management.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with existing systems, reducing delay risks.
Cloud-Based Updates: Ensures current protection with minimal manual input.
Multi-Layered Security: Adds a solid last defense layer, supplementing other antivirus solutions.

Morphisec is widely used across industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing to bolster defenses against malware and ransomware. Its deployment spans workstations and servers, integrating efficiently into existing infrastructures. Industries value real-time threat detection, ease of deployment, and cloud-based updates, noting its ability to identify threats missed by other antivirus solutions.

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Tenable Security Center offers vulnerability scanning, reporting, and customizable dashboards, aiding in security posture enhancement through Asset Discovery and Vulnerability Priority Rating. Its user-friendly interface and third-party integration support provide real-time insights and risk assessment.

Tenable Security Center efficiently manages vulnerabilities, offering valuable analytics, risk prioritization, and real-time insights. It supports automated updates, false-positive reduction, and compliance reporting. Users benefit from its asset discovery capabilities and its integrations with third-party tools. However, there's room for improvement in reporting customization, integration with tools like Jira, and the accuracy and speed of vulnerability scanning. The system could enhance its dynamic data displays, language support, and offer more pricing flexibility. While valued for scanning servers, workstations, and IoT devices, the setup complexity and policy modification challenges are noted.

What are the key features?

Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies and prioritizes security issues across environments.
Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed insights for informed decision-making and compliance.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailor the interface to track and manage risks effectively.
Asset Discovery: Identifies network devices to enhance security posture.
Vulnerability Priority Rating: Helps in prioritizing actions based on risk levels.

What benefits should reviews highlight?

Risk Assessment: Provides real-time insights to prioritize security initiatives.
Compliance: Assists in meeting standards like NIST and CIS.
Integration: Seamless operation across IT processes for enhanced efficiency.
Patch Management: Ensures timely updates to reduce vulnerabilities.

Organizations in sectors like IT, finance, and healthcare implement Tenable Security Center for vulnerability management across internal and cloud networks. It facilitates compliance with industry standards and aids IT teams in conducting network-wide assessments, streamlining patch management, and strengthening overall security.

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Lenovo/Motorola, TruGreen, Covenant Health, Citizens Medical Center

IBM, Sempra Energy, Microsoft, Apple, Adidas, Union Pacific

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