Rapid7 InsightVM Previous Solutions

Andrei Bigdan - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Manager at B2B-Solutions LLC

I chose Rapid7 over Tenable Nessus because of its better performance, comprehensive functionality, and stronger support for operating systems and services. While Tenable Nessus may be cheaper, it lacks integration with other features and is more suited for SMBs rather than enterprises.

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AP
IRM Technical Consultant at Shell

We were using Qualys. We switched because of the organization's standard.

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ME
Chief Executive Officer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees

We also use Tenable Nessus.

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Rapid7 InsightVM
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SH
Head of Cyber Security at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We are actively seeking alternatives. If you can offer a better solution, superior after-sales service, and overall better everything, we would like to explore what you have to offer.

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TW
Cybersecurity Consultant at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees

I didn't use different solutions previously.

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BV
Security Specialist at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

We are also testing Qualys. If you look at both options, I believe they are the same. Both are in the top market leader position.

Both tools have the same features. The most essential consideration in choosing one of those two experiences with it and whether it fits inside your business.

I can't decide, we are still in the comparison phases.

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it_user1152534 - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Senior Expert (Founding member, African Cybersecurity Center) at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

In this current company, they were using Qualys and I convinced the management to change to Rapid 7.

After every event, we are required to automize with information control tools like Sandbox, IPS, and vulnerability management. All of those security tools need to be implemented and automized.

That is not the case with Rapid 7. It can be automized and we are dependant on ourselves. We can perform in having this solution customized with the confines of our text.

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Khizar Butt - PeerSpot reviewer
Country Sales Lead at securic systems

We initially worked with Qualys and found that Qualys has a better reputation but it is expensive. Companies with bigger budgets and who would like a cloud solution, usually prefer Qualys. This is also because of the product maturity and the research they provide.

The challenge with Qualys is that they do not have any distributors in Pakistan. They do not have an on-premises product, which caters more towards the enterprise accounts in Pakistan. I prefer going with Rapid7 for this reason. Rapid7 have a good distribution network with good support and market presence. 

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JS
Director of Information Technology at a government with 201-500 employees

The company did not use a different solution before using this product.

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JV
Cyber Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

I have used Tenable Nessus previously for my personal projects. I used it for scanning for my projects in college.

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PR
Information Security Manager at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees

Last year got a new person in the position of information security officer, and he brought the news with him.

We went with NeXpose because we wanted to get as many products as we could from the same vendor. A full suite would have been fantastic, but that doesn't exist yet. Rapid7 had the vulnerability scanner, the penetration testing, and the SIEM, and the web app evaluator. They're adding other things. They acquired another company recently that will benefit us if we get that product. It's the all-in-one works we like.

My most important criterion when selecting a vendor is that they have to have a purchasing vehicle that is approved for school districts. It's harder than it sounds. We can't just say, "We want that, send us a bill."

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it_user988146 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Cyber Security (CISO) at a marketing services firm with 201-500 employees

I have had some previous experience with Qualys and using Rapid7 now is really a matter of what I chose to bring on based on my personal user experience. Each has its own advantages and neither is a bad product.   

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FA
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

I have some experience with Tenable Nessus, although I did not use it on a professional basis. 

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IS
Enterprise ICT Security Architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

We switched to Rapid7 because we were not satisfied with our previous solution. It was not up to par in terms of our needs and standards.

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it_user121395 - PeerSpot reviewer
ITSM & AntiFraud Consultant with 51-200 employees

I have tried Nessus when it was a free edition. After that I have used OpenVAS and Qualys.

Qualys is another good solution.

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NK
Security Team Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

I previously used Tenable Nessus and Nessus Scan. Insight VM vs Tenable Nessus is a more user-friendly product.

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ME
Senior Cyber Security Specialist at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I have used Tenable SC and Tenable.io, and you cannot compare to Tenable SC or Tenable.io with any other vulnerability solution.

Tenable has that supremacy. It is very easy to manage and very easy to understand. You don't need any prior knowledge or experience to install it; you can do it on your own. You don't need any additional assistance or help through a search on how to install or scan your assets.

Tenable has a very powerful reporting engine but needs to be enhanced.

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it_user606432 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

I have previously used Qualys, and I find the Rapid7 is a bit limited in terms of reporting.

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Buyer's Guide
Rapid7 InsightVM
April 2024
Learn what your peers think about Rapid7 InsightVM. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2024.
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.