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RSA Archer vs Tenable Security Center comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
RSA Archer streamlines operations by automating processes, centralizing data, and enhancing risk management for high ROI and cost savings.
Sentiment score
6.5
Tenable Security Center boosts ROI by minimizing costs, enhancing security, reducing manpower needs, and preventing costly data breaches.
It relates to the effectiveness of employees and the time taken to complete tasks manually versus using the RSA system.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
If we cannot adjust how to operate the solution, then it becomes very difficult, so hearing and initial tuning are very important.
Marketing Expert at J's communication
Through the use of Tenable Security Center, my clients achieve more efficient patching and gain visibility and understanding of security operations, leading to improved resilience and infrastructure insight.
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Users experience varied satisfaction with RSA Archer support, appreciating prompt assistance but sometimes requiring escalation for complex issues.
Sentiment score
7.4
Tenable Security Center customer support is responsive and knowledgeable, with U.S. support rated higher than the European counterpart.
The response time from RSA Archer's support team is not an issue; usually, there's no problem getting a timely response, but there could be more knowledgeable agents available.
SW tester / Support, Helpdesk / Test Manager at ICZ a.s.
They are responsive and perform well in technical support.
When we could not resolve an issue with the vendor, we referred to them and raised a ticket, which usually resulted in good support from their team.
Head of Information Security at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
Longer response times and less thorough assistance.
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
RSA Archer offers scalable solutions for multiple organizations, though effectiveness varies with strategy, deployment, and resource management.
Sentiment score
8.0
Tenable Security Center is praised for its seamless scalability, adaptability, and integration, accommodating diverse organizational needs and sizes effectively.
Scalability depends on the number of servers, including web and service servers.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
The level of scalability depends on customization and how skillful our customization team is.
I can scale it extensively with the use of agents, allowing scanning in restrictive environments and loosely connected devices.
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
Scalability is a bit limited with Tenable Security Center.
Cyber Security Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.1
RSA Archer is stable and improved, though performance varies with resources and user load, rating around seven to eight.
Sentiment score
8.0
Tenable Security Center is highly stable and reliable, handling large tasks efficiently with users rating its stability highly.
The tool has stability, and it allows me to automate whatever process I have.
Head OT Risk Management & Compliance at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Performance issues arise mainly since it is not a core service for most organizations, so the resources provided are fewer.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
The stability of the solution is outstanding.
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
 

Room For Improvement

RSA Archer struggles with outdated interface, complex workflows, costly updates, and lacks intuitive design and efficient integrations.
Users desire improved reporting, third-party integration, interface design, vulnerability handling, web scanning, pricing, support, and user-friendly features.
While the AI features are emerging and the cost is comparatively low, it's not yet up to the market standard.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
A remaining area for improvement is integration. There should be built-in integration mechanisms, for example, for organizations switching from platforms like ServiceNow to Archer, instead of custom integrations for each client.
Dashboards are usually effective, but while visibility from the dashboard level is good, drill-down details may be difficult to access, as they don't seem to have direct support for this drill-down.
SW tester / Support, Helpdesk / Test Manager at ICZ a.s.
It's important for Tenable to catch up on testing capabilities that are present in solutions like Qualys.
Cyber Security Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
The reports and plugins for reports and scans could benefit from enhancements.
IT Helpdesk at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Translating reports into European languages is especially relevant in Central Eastern Europe, where clients often require reports in local languages.
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
 

Setup Cost

RSA Archer is costly but valued for flexibility and functionality, appealing more to large enterprises than smaller ones.
Tenable Security Center is costly per asset, with options including subscription and perpetual licenses, generally pricier than competitors.
after comparing it with other products in the market, I would rate it around six or seven out of ten, as the price is relative.
Tenable Security Center is quite expensive, particularly for the CEE region, causing us to lose cases due to its pricing.
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
The product is somewhat pricey, reflecting its valuable features and status as a high-quality solution in the vulnerability management market.
IT Helpdesk at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
The price of Tenable Security Center is not so high; it's relatively a cheaper solution.
Marketing Expert at J's communication
 

Valuable Features

RSA Archer enhances governance, risk, and compliance with configurable modules, automation, robust security, and strong reporting, appealing to users.
Tenable Security Center offers comprehensive vulnerability management with intuitive tools, strong integration, and flexible compliance for effective threat detection.
In the banking sector, Archer has been used to automate processes such as business continuity management, transitioning from manual processes to automated systems.
The helpful features of RSA Archer include providing an integrated overview of the landscape in the company, which leads the user to use the same inventory and other components, sharing the same set of references and objects we are working on.
SW tester / Support, Helpdesk / Test Manager at ICZ a.s.
This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
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.
Head of Information Security at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
The most effective feature of Tenable Security Center for detecting vulnerabilities is its capability for critical mapping.
Cyber Security Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Tenable Security Center is a relatively very good solution, and I don't think it needs improvement; it's a perfect solution.
Marketing Expert at J's communication
 

Categories and Ranking

RSA Archer
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
GRC (1st), IT Governance (1st), IT Vendor Risk Management (4th)
Tenable Security Center
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (5th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. RSA Archer is designed for GRC and holds a mindshare of 5.8%, down 16.3% compared to last year.
Tenable Security Center, on the other hand, focuses on Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, holds 9.0% mindshare, down 18.1% since last year.
GRC Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
RSA Archer5.8%
AuditBoard3.8%
OneTrust GRC3.4%
Other87.0%
GRC
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Tenable Security Center9.0%
Qualys VMDR12.7%
Rapid7 InsightVM11.0%
Other67.3%
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

CJ
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
Centralized management strengthens compliance with good look and feel
From my perspective as a customer and end user, Archer has an impressive look and feel, but the most adaptive feature is its ease of configuration which helps to enhance our process according to our maturity. It's more about our organization getting centralized with an integrated approach that focuses on risk governance and compliance. When can provide a detailed dashboards to management with the details of risks from top-down or bottom-up prioritizing actions based on its criticality or necessity. This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
OndrejKOVAC - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution engineer at EXPERTience
Empower clients with risk-based vulnerability management through continuous workflow and valuable insights
Tenable Security Center could improve by implementing more dynamic data displays and translating reports into European languages. This is especially relevant in Central Eastern Europe, where clients often require reports in local languages. Additionally, the licensing model could be more flexible for managed security providers, similar to a pay-as-you-go model.
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Answers from the Community

Jairo Willian Pereira - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Manager at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Nov 6, 2021
Nov 6, 2021
Yes, take a look at DeepSurface. It’s designed to automate the process.
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JD
Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Feb 5, 2021
Yes, take a look at DeepSurface. It’s designed to automate the process. 
Nov 6, 2021
Clear use with the NIST compliance framework, Archer IRM 6.9.sp3.p2, use of pre-processing out of Archer and now integration with agnostic tools.  FOSS or premium brands - all depends on your supply chain risk.  Support for qualitative nice to get a bow-tie on when quantitative data works for you. Add your methods, AWARE, FAIR, COBIT, ATT&CK; all visuals.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise27
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
While it provides benefits in terms of security, the pricing is a bit higher than customers typically expect. It would be helpful if RSA Archer had the capability for two-way integration because, i...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
Regarding the compliance, risk, and governance tools, I am comfortable discussing the tools in the GRC category. The specific module from ServiceNow is the ServiceNow Compliance, Risk, and Governan...
What advice do you have for others considering RSA Archer?
I have been in touch with about three companies who use RSA Archer actively in the compliance area. These companies use RSA Archer for nearly all purposes, including governance, internal risk, and ...
What do you like most about Tenable SC?
The tool's dashboard and reporting capabilities match our company's needs since we are able to modify the basic view to create a new dashboard, and it works out very well for our needs.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable SC?
The price of Tenable Security Center is not so high; it's relatively a cheaper solution.
What needs improvement with Tenable SC?
We did conduct a long implementation which relates to what I think can be improved about Tenable Security Center. In some cases, we needed to refer back to Tenable itself, and in other cases, we ne...
 

Also Known As

Archer
Tenable.sc, Tenable Unified Security, Tenable SecurityCenter
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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