We're mainly doing vulnerability scanning with Nessus.
CyberSecurity Specialist at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to set up with scanning capabilities and good integration options
Pros and Cons
- "Its initial setup was simple and straightforward."
- "Online learning could be a bit better."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The scanning capabilities are very good.
The integration is very easy.
Its initial setup was simple and straightforward.
The solution is stable.
What needs improvement?
I haven't explored a lot of features just yet.
Online learning could be a bit better. It would help people understand the product better.
I'd like it to have an easier wizard, for example, "click here and this will deploy everything" or "this would help you get the correct things in place for correct scanning," et cetera.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good. Its performance is reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm the only person using the solution.
I don't have plans to increase usage.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to implement. It's not difficult or complex.
I was trying to do Tenable SC at some point, however, I gave up on that one.
The deployment takes about two weeks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't really deal with the pricing aspect of the product. I can't speak to the exact price.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a partner and customer.
I'd rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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