Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) vs Rapid7 InsightVM comparison

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Cisco and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Risk-Based Vulnerability Management category. Cisco is ranked #22, while Rapid7 is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.7. Cisco holds a 1.9% mindshare in RBVM, compared to Rapid7’s 6.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Vulnerability Managem...

Ranking in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cisco Security Portfolio (11th)

Rapid7 InsightVM

Ranking in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Risk-Based Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) is 1.9%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightVM is 6.2%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Rapid7 InsightVM	6.2%
Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)	1.9%
Other	91.9%

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

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AshishPaliwal

Self-employed at Self-employed

Offers contextual prioritization and risk-based remediation of vulnerability

An improvement would be some sort of an integration with any GRC suite. There are a lot of GRC suites available, like Archer, MetricStream, Rsam, Protiviti, for example. So how would a solution like this work if my company has already invested thousands or maybe millions in a GRC solution? Do I still need it and how does it fit into an existing SAP environment? There could be interoperability, having more data sources, integrating Splunk, Qualys, FireEye, Rapid7, Carbon Black. I'm sure all that can be done to an extent, with a little more insight and a little more accuracy on the industry numbers and trends. I'd like the solution to offer any sort of assistance in any way with the remediation part, not just identification of vulnerability risk, and that is second.

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reviewer2775840

Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Manages vulnerabilities effectively over time but needs improvement in web coverage and dashboard flexibility

Most of the dynamic asset tagging we use is manual, not dynamic. To manage the assets, we employed the manual approach because we have a limitation regarding the license, so we don't use the dynamic approach much. I don't know how the configuration assessment has assisted with meeting compliance standards. The product that we use is the on-premise solution where we configure assets and dynamically scan them. However, we use the default policies more, the template, so Rapid7 InsightVM on-premise version is not that effective in the web-related systems. However, it is best on the OS to identify and discover the OS-related vulnerabilities, more of open ports and the discovery of vulnerable ports or services. It would be better to improve Rapid7 InsightVM by including or working better to add web-related templates because it's not that effective in regard to web. I don't know if they may have a separate product regarding the web, but for the on-premise type, they are not strong in this area. I would prefer to see web-related templates in addition to improving the dashboard-related things because the dashboard has been constant for a very long time. It would be better to see various kinds of, perhaps a flexible type of dashboard. If it's not customizable at all, I would want to see the risk and asset over time with more flexibility. The current dashboard is not flexible in this regard; I have to dig down every day, so they should work on this as well, in addition to the web.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The risk context of any vulnerability is a valuable feature; that is what it is used for and then data from different sources can be fed into it, and they have good dashboards, risk meters, and virtualization."

"The risk context of any vulnerability is a valuable feature."

"Rapid 7 has positively impacted my organization by reducing the risk to the environment, specifically by reducing the number of vulnerabilities and the number of vulnerable hosts."

"There are many integrations with things like the VMware NSX that are great, the reporting is really solid."

"The price is cheaper than other products on the market."

"Having a vulnerability scanner has saved us from cyber attacks a number of times, so we've gotten good ROI from Insight VM."

"Insight VM vs Tenable Nessus is a more user-friendly product."

"The discovery and prioritization of vulnerabilities is a good feature along with the investigation, the trials function, and it's also user friendly."

"Rapid7 gave us the ability to do a lot of that, and it was not a cumbersome tool to implement."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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Cons

"An improvement would be some sort of an integration with any GRC suite."

"The on-premise updates could improve from Rapid7 InsightVM."

"In terms of improvements, its price could be better. Our main issue with Rapid7 is that it is too expensive. You can only sell it to enterprise accounts. In terms of new features, Rapid7 came up with a product called InsightIDR a couple of years ago, which is a good SIEM solution. We expect that Rapid7 will work on some sort of integration between InsightVM and InsightIDR, where vulnerability or anomaly detected by InsightVM can be reported in InsightIDR in some sort of real-time. Rapid7 doesn't patch. For example, if you have a vulnerability, some products can scan and also do the patching, but Rapid7 does not do the patching. It would be nice if it can also patch."

"There is room for improvement on its cloud side. In the next release I would like to see better reporting."

"In terms of improvements, its price could be better. Our main issue with Rapid7 is that it is too expensive."

"It is still not a fully cloud-based solution. It will be helpful for customers if it is a complete cloud solution. It is a hybrid solution at the moment."

"InsightVM could be improved by providing passive scanning as an option."

"For the community edition one of the big issues is with the registration. Rapid 7 only supports paid domains for registration, so no .gmail.com, .yahoo.com domains."

"Rapid7 InsightVM is expensive, possibly one of the highest in pricing among similar products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the pricing is based on the number of endpoints, so it's more subscription-based."

"It is pretty expensive. It depends on what you consider pricey, however, if you only look at vulnerability management solutions, such as within VM or VMDR, there are, I suppose the prices are almost the same. But I believe you will discover that for yourself."

"Our licensing costs are somewhere around $40,000 annually. There are no additional fees."

"In some cases, we procure the licenses. In some cases, the customers directly buy the license from Rapid7."

"Its price is too high. My only concern or issue with Rapid7 is its pricing."

"A full license for the solution is expensive because it is at the organizational level and not by individual users."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"The license is IP based. How many IPs you are using to scan is the amount of the license you have to buy. The number of users doesn't matter; many users can use it or only person. It depends on the culture of the organization."

"It is less expensive compared to other competitors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Retailer

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	25

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How would you choose between Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus?

You have full visibility across cloud, network, virtual, and containerized infrastructures with Rapid7 Insight VM. You can easily prioritize vulnerabilities using attacker analytics. Overall, Rapid...

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My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that both the setup cost and licensing are great.

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightVM?

To improve Rapid7 InsightVM, I wish to have integration with patching systems, which would be useful to us. The usability of Rapid7 InsightVM is excellent, and the reporting module is one of the mo...

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Also Known As

Kenna.VM, Kenna Security, Kenna, Kenna Security Platform

InsightVM, NeXpose

Overview

Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM) provides a comprehensive approach to identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in IT environments, helping organizations to manage risk effectively.

Designed with advanced analytics, Cisco Vulnerability Management supports risk-based vulnerability management, enabling IT teams to focus on the most critical threats. This platform integrates seamlessly with existing security tools, offering a centralized solution for prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk level. By aligning security efforts with business objectives, it ensures that resources are directed towards the most impactful areas of risk reduction.

What are the key features of Cisco Vulnerability Management?

Risk Scoring: Assesses vulnerability severity with contextual risk metrics, aiding prioritization.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with existing security architecture for streamlined workflow.
Data-Driven Insights: Offers actionable intelligence on security posture improvements.
Dynamic Dashboards: Provides real-time visibility into threat landscape and mitigation efforts.

What benefits can users expect from Cisco Vulnerability Management?

Improved Risk Prioritization: Focuses on high-impact vulnerabilities, optimizing remediation efforts.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Directs IT resources to the most pressing security threats.
Increased Security Posture: Enhances organization-wide security through informed decision-making.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Cisco Vulnerability Management is crucial for maintaining stringent compliance standards. Its ability to integrate within complex IT ecosystems allows for flexible adaptation across sectors, ensuring that industry-specific vulnerabilities are effectively managed and mitigated.

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Rapid7 InsightVM provides advanced vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking with real-time data integration. Its intuitive interface supports both agent and agentless modes, enhancing cybersecurity by reducing exploitable vulnerabilities.

Rapid7 InsightVM integrates smoothly with existing security infrastructure, supporting detailed dashboards and reporting features for efficient risk scoring and vulnerability management. Users value its comprehensive asset tagging and the ability to prioritize vulnerabilities, appreciating host discovery capabilities. While InsightVM requires enhancements in reporting flexibility and patch management integration, and users seek improved support response times and extended security measures. Desired improvements also include greater integration with other tools and expanded dashboard customization.

What are the key features of Rapid7 InsightVM?

Vulnerability Scanning: Delivers detailed assessments of network vulnerabilities.
Risk Scoring: Provides efficient risk prioritization guided by detailed analytics.
Dashboards: Offers customizable, comprehensive metrics for insightful reporting.
Asset Tagging: Supports efficient asset management with intuitive tagging capabilities.
Host Discovery: Features robust host discovery for enhanced security coverage.

What benefits should reviews highlight?

Real-Time Data: Enables timely and accurate vulnerability management.
Intuitive Interface: Facilitates easier user interaction and quick access to vital functions.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly works with existing systems for enhanced security.
False Positives Reduction: Improves accuracy, minimizing reporting errors.
Comprehensive Insight: Provides valuable insights that aid in prioritization and remediation.

InsightVM's implementation spans several industries, offering robust solutions in vulnerability management, patch management, and cybersecurity compliance facilitation. Organizations leverage its capacity for comprehensive network monitoring and critical vulnerability visibility to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

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Sample Customers

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ACS, Acosta, AllianceData, amazon.com, biogen idec, CBRE, CATERPILLAR, Deloitte, COACH, GameStop, IBM

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