Salt Security vs Tenable Nessus comparison

The compared Salt Security and Tenable solutions aren't in the same category. Salt Security is ranked #6 in APIS , and holds a 7.3% mindshare in the category. Tenable is ranked #2 in VM , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Salt Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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98% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Salt Security

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

API Security (6th), AI Security (41st)

Tenable Nessus

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Salt Security is designed for API Security and holds a mindshare of 7.3%, down 13.2% compared to last year.
Tenable Nessus, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 5.1% mindshare, down 10.3% since last year.

API Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Salt Security	7.3%
Akamai API Security	9.5%
Imperva Application Security Platform	8.6%
Other	74.6%

API Security

Vulnerability Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Tenable Nessus	5.1%
Wiz	6.6%
Qualys VMDR	5.0%
Other	83.3%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

IgmarRautenbach

Managing Director at Tegra

Provides visibility and control over all APIs

I've built integrations for different systems, and some specific integrations might not be built in yet. This might be an issue for large customers but is not a major concern overall. So, the integration part could be a bit extended. Every organization has different systems, but Salt integrates with 90% of them. If a custom integration is needed, they can build it. They're very good at integrations. So, Salt Security can provide a proof of concept with system integration and share results within two weeks, which often leads to customer purchases. At this point, the product covers everything needed. They keep adding new features, and my local customers haven't requested any missing functionality. The product roadmap is good for the market.

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MohammedJaffir

Founder at Cipheroot

Has enabled me to reduce false positives and perform deep credential auditing with seamless integrations

I mostly use the configuration audit feature for the audit configuration as a scan policy, and I will use it for credential audit, which helps me scan credentials access such as local administrator or root access, performing a deeper and more accurate check of local configuration settings and file systems, making it a highly recommended feature. Regarding integration capabilities, we can integrate Tenable Nessus with SIM tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, and Azure Sentinel, as well as with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Slack. There is no complexity as it is very easy to integrate everything. In terms of the reporting feature, while vulnerability scanning can throw some false positives, Tenable Nessus has very few, achieving a reduction of 75% to 80% false positives with manual analysis needed. We can generate standard Nessus reports that typically include host summaries and vulnerabilities by host and plugin, alongside solutions and remediation recommendations. The main benefits I get from Tenable Nessus are complete asset inventory and comprehensive attack surface management, allowing us to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, focusing on true risk and threat path analysis.

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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

"It's really great. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. I haven't encountered any instability issues."

"Tenable Nessus is one of the best vulnerability assessment tools, that I know."

"The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is website scanning."

"We looked at Tenable, Qualys and Rapid7. We found Tenable was the best of all three."

"Tenable Nessus is an absolutely stable and fantastic product."

"The scanning and reporting features are the most valuable aspects of Tenable Nessus."

"The solution is very stable."

"The scanning capabilities are most valuable when compared to Nessus."

"Its initial setup was simple and straightforward."

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Cons

"The integration part could be a bit extended."

"Vulnerability recommendations are outdated and not in line with industry standards."

"Online learning could be a bit better."

"It would be nice for the professional module to include some of the reports available in the expert module."

"The product must be more comprehensive."

"In Nessus Professional, the main drawback was that we could have a single-user login password. So it could be better in terms of security."

"Consumes more system resources when it's running."

"The pricing point has increased significantly in recent years. The product's pricing has roughly tripled within the last couple of years, making us reconsider renewing the license for the scanner."

"You can scale Nessus to the extent that you can afford it. You need to have a license for every device you scan. As long as you can afford the increased costs, you won't have a problem scaling it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Our organization is huge so our license costs $30,000."

"We incurred a single cost for a perpetual license, although I cannot comment on the price as this is above my management level."

"I think the price is fairly affordable. It provides a license that is fair."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"The product is free."

"I would like to see better discounts."

"When comparing the price of Tenable Nessus to other similar solutions, such as Acunetix, Tenable Nessus is not as expensive. It is averagely priced in the market. We pay for the solution annually."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

24%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	39
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	35

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Also Known As

Salt Security API Protection Platform

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Overview

The Salt Security API Protection Platform secures the APIs at the heart of all your modern applications. The platform collects API traffic across your entire application landscape and makes use of AI/ML and a big data engine to discover all your APIs and their exposed data, stop attacks, and eliminate vulnerabilities at their source.

Salt Security

Tenable Nessus provides an efficient vulnerability management system with swift deployment and comprehensive scanning capabilities, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture through effective threat detection and mitigation strategies.

Renowned for its top-tier vulnerability detection, Tenable Nessus offers a robust platform that integrates effortlessly across systems, enhancing threat management through automation, real-time monitoring, and customizable scanning options. Its broad asset coverage, including network devices and applications, coupled with ease of deployment, positions it as a go-to option for risk assessment and compliance. Organizations value its extensive reporting features and database, although they suggest enhancements in reporting formats and false positive detection. A more intuitive interface, improved cloud support, and competitive pricing models are sought after to cater to evolving enterprise needs.

What are the key features of Tenable Nessus?

Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection: Identifies security gaps across systems and platforms.
Remedy Recommendations: Provides actionable insights for vulnerability fixes.
Predictive Prioritization: Helps in focusing on critical vulnerabilities first.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with diverse platforms for cohesive threat management.
Automation Capabilities: Streamlines routine scans and reports.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Fast Setup: Quick deployment that saves time and resources.
Cost-Effective: Affordable pricing supports budget-conscious cyber strategies.
Real-Time Monitoring: Offers continuous oversight of system health.
Extensive Reports: Detailed insights enhance decision-making processes.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and tech, Tenable Nessus is implemented for scanning internal and external networks, identifying risks, and ensuring data protection compliance. Organizations conduct regular scans to detect security vulnerabilities in servers and databases, leveraging its capabilities to strengthen their security frameworks while managing cloud infrastructures and enterprise networks efficiently.

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Sample Customers

Appsflyer, Armis, City National Bank, Coralogix, Finastra, Gett, Honeybook, Payoneer

Bitbrains, Tesla, Just Eat, Crosskey Banking Solutions, Covenant Health, Youngstown State University

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