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We performed a comparison between Pentera and Picus Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Pentera vs. Picus Security Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"Maybe there are some remediation steps on the website, we can mask sensitive information on the website better.""The most valuable feature of Pentera is that you can do continuous vulnerability assessment, which is automated.""The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great.""The product is easy to use.""What I like the most about Pentera is its solution-oriented approach."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration capabilities with the other security tools.""It's very useful software because the customer mostly configures their IPS and manages their firewalls, WAF, and the DBS according to the latest update, latest news, or according to the situation.""One of the most valuable features would be the detection capability, specifically the ability to detect alarms and logs collected from SIEM tools.""You have the liberty of physically executing a specific set of rules in your environment."

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Cons
"There is room for improvement in virtualization compatibility.""The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great.""Pentera's general dashboards could be improved and made more specific in terms of vulnerabilities that I'm discovering.""Maybe scalability. I know that the Pentera right now is high level in order to scan big deals over 500 IPs and not less, and not less. That can be more granular. This will be useful.""The price could be improved."

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"The reporting and data analysis could be improved. Specifically, the analysis of the results.""Let's say if a customer's environment has 10 security devices and they need to know that there is an attack that has bypassed their devices, they cannot go and inspect every device and every rule in their security devices.""The amount of integrations that the product can handle is an area of concern, making it one of the aspects where improvements are required.""According to the attack vectors, you cannot specify which product is failing or which product is working well because there's no agent."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We have to pay a yearly licensing cost for Pentera."
  • "It's not that expensive, but it could be more cost-effective."
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  • "They have certain price ranges for their products, depending upon the use cases, and the number of applications the customer wants to try."
  • "There is a yearly license according to the number of vectors. The pricing is moderate."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution is used for test simulation. It simulates tests on all our servers to know the vulnerabilities in them.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration capabilities with the other security tools.
    Top Answer:Pricing can be subjective, as it depends on the value the software provides to each customer. However, the pricing is in line with competitors in the market, so maybe around seven out of ten, where… more »
    Top Answer:The amount of integrations that the product can handle is an area of concern, making it one of the aspects where improvements are required.
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    9.0
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    Overview

    Pentera is the category leader for Automated Security Validation, allowing every organization to evaluate its security readiness, to know its real security risk at any given moment. Test all cybersecurity layers across the attack surface – inside and out – by safely emulating attacks & prioritize patching with a risk-based remediation roadmap.

    Thousands of security professionals and service providers around the world use Pentera to guide remediation and close security gaps before they are exploited. For more info visit: pentera.io

    Independent from any vendor or technology, the unparalleled Picus Platform is designed to continuously measure the effectiveness of security defenses by using emerging threat samples in production environments. Created by a team that’s been working together more than 10 years already and has proven their expertise in enterprise cybersecurity, Picus is trusted by many large multinational corporations and government agencies.

    Sample Customers
    Blackstone Group Caterpillar Apria Healthcare Taylor Vinters Sandler Capital Management Drawbridge BNP Paribas British Red Cross
    Akbank, Exclusive Networks, Garanti, ING Bank, QNB Finansbank, Turkcell, Vodafone, Yapı Kredi
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise72%
    Buyer's Guide
    Pentera vs. Picus Security
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Pentera vs. Picus Security and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Pentera is ranked 1st in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 5 reviews while Picus Security is ranked 3rd in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 4 reviews. Pentera is rated 8.2, while Picus Security is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Pentera writes "A stable solution that can be used to do continuous and automated vulnerability assessments". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Picus Security writes "Breach and attack simulation software that provides network, endpoint, and email vectors". Pentera is most compared with Cymulate, Tenable Nessus, Horizon3.ai, Qualys VMDR and XM Cyber, whereas Picus Security is most compared with Cymulate, SafeBreach, AttackIQ, XM Cyber and Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. See our Pentera vs. Picus Security report.

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