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Nessus Reviews

User Rating

4.6/5 (Based on 310 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

  • Excellent

    59.7%
  • Very Good

    38.1%
  • Average

    1.9%
  • Poor

    0%
  • Terrible

    0.3%

User Sentiments

Comprehensive vulnerability detection, User-friendly interface, Detailed reporting, Frequent updates for vulnerability database

High pricing, Occasional false positives, Limited web application scanning capabilities, Single-user limitation in Nessus Pro

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Review Summary

Users praise Nessus for its comprehensive vulnerability assessment capabilities, ease of use, and ability to identify a wide range of security risks. They appreciate its intuitive interface, detailed reports, and customizable scanning options. Many reviewers highlight Nessus's accuracy and reliability in detecting vulnerabilities, attributing this to its extensive plugin library and regular updates. Additionally, users commend the product's scalability, allowing them to scan large networks efficiently. However, some users express concerns about its resource intensiveness and occasional performance issues, especially in complex environments.

Pros

  • Identifies vulnerabilities in networks and hosts.
  • Provides comprehensive reporting.
  • Easily deployed and configured.

Cons

  • Can be complex and timeconsuming to use.
  • May generate false positives.
  • Limited integration with other security tools.

AI-Generated from the text of User Reviews

Reviews
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Brijveer S

July 29, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Tenable Nessus"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

Tenable Nessus is very efficient and effective tool which is used for security, network, vulnerability scanning and managing. Its interface is very user friendly. The scanning and reporting is automated which increases the productivity.

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Sometimes we have to fetch report for a longer period then scanning and reporting takes lot of time.

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

It scans all the devices and assess the vulnerabilities related to the devices as it helps indentifying vulnerabilities it prevents system at risk regularly.

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JG

JAGADISH G

July 20, 2023 Source: G2.com
"It is very user friendly product"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

Its user friendly and very easy to use and good

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Nothing dislike about the products its good

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is very useful in vulnerability detection and scanning

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AG

Abhishek Kumar G

July 18, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Tenable Nessus"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

1. Portability: Install on Laptop and use any where required.

2.Quick: Quickly completes scan.

3.Easy to use.

4. Cost effective.

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Lesser options for reports and dashboards.

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

I Lead internal IT Audits in organization. Nessus beeing portable, quick and easy is best suits for me in performing vulnerabiliry scanning in different zones / Subnets.

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Vidhi P

July 14, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Nessus scanner"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

Tenable nessus scanner is user friendly and the UI of this tool is soo easy to use that anyon can understand and use it effectively. It is best vulnerability scanning and network scanning tool. The scanning and reporting task can be automated which is the best feature.

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Sometimes it uses more time for the scanning and reporting otherwise this is the best for vulnerability scanning and network scanning.

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is checking the vulnerability and systems at risk regularly so that data or any important system do not get compromised and provide reports also.

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AU

Anonymous User

July 12, 2023 Source: G2.com
"User-friendly Tool"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

I would like to appreciate the knowledge base of Tenable nessus which gives us a clear overview of the vulnerabilities

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Nothing much, it is the most perfect tool that I have ever used

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

Application and network vulnerabilities

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AU

Anonymous User

July 11, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Tenable Nessus gets the job done"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

This product is great because it is fast, easy to use and very cost effective.

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

It would be great to offer the cloud version at a similar price but you can achieve the same using your own cloud VM.

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

Automate scans and create reports easily.

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JP

Justin P

May 26, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Great scanning capability and insight"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

Ease of use. Intuitive user interface. Functional output with actionable results.

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Hard drive space has been a consistent issue with the number of scans we run. Centralizing the results in the cloud is not always a solution for us.

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

Tenable makes scanning for vulnerabilities within our on-prem environment quick and easy. It has become a primary tool leveraged by our SOC analysts.

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AU

Anonymous User

May 22, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Tool provides more insight about the vulnerabilities across environment"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

It provides each and every vulnerabities Found on the devices and gives more visibility towards fixing on the flaws found

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

Frequent upgrade to be required , some times getting delay on updating trending security landscape .

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

It gives attention to close the vulnerabilities on priority wise to workaround to close the patch /upgrades .

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JL

Jim L

May 18, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Since using Nessus various vulnerabilities have turned up that other products didn't catch at all"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

Can't beat the results of having up to date network

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

they keep me on my toes when i'd rather relax

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

Catches what other apps have missed, i get an email daily from the selected scheduled group scan, daily to keep my quiet moments filled up

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PS

Paul S

May 17, 2023 Source: G2.com
"Tenable Nessus Pro works well to help us achieve PCI-DSS compliance"
What do you like best about Tenable Nessus?

Tenable Nessus Pro works well to help us achieve PCI-DSS compliance. We scan our servers monthly and remediate any vulnerabilities as needed. When it comes to our annual PCI-DSS audit we provide the Nessus Pro reports to our QSA.

What do you dislike about Tenable Nessus?

There is nothing to dislike about Tenable Nessus Pro. It gives us all the information needed to find and remediate any vulnerabilities on our development and production servers.

What problems is Tenable Nessus solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easily and efficiently helps us uncover and remediate any security vulnerabilities and maintain our PCI-DSS compliance.

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