Sophos Cloud Optix vs Tenable Security Center comparison

Sophos and Tenable are both solutions in the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) category. Sophos is ranked #29 with an average rating of 7.0, while Tenable is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5. Sophos holds a 0.4% mindshare in CSPM, compared to Tenable’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

Sophos Cloud Optix

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100% willing to recommend

Tenable Security Center

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Sophos Cloud Optix and Tenable Security Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Sophos Cloud Optix vs. Tenable Security Center Report (Updated: March 2025).

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Sophos Cloud Optix vs. Tenable Security Center

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Sophos Cloud Optix

Ranking in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

29th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tenable Security Center

Ranking in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (4th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) category, the mindshare of Sophos Cloud Optix is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Security Center is 2.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Jean Desir

Sr Network Engineer at Raptor Trading

DLP is a valuable feature that we use a lot for info audits.

The dashboard and the process for applying policies could be more intuitive. Cloud Optix isn't that difficult once you get the hang of it, but the IT folks managing this want it to be more user-friendly. Deploying the agents could be more seamless, too. Ideally, Cloud Optix would automate adding agents into your environment by integrating with Active Directory or some policy.

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OndrejKOVAC

Solution engineer at EXPERTience

Empower clients with risk-based vulnerability management through continuous workflow and valuable insights

Tenable Security Center could improve by implementing more dynamic data displays and translating reports into European languages. This is especially relevant in Central Eastern Europe, where clients often require reports in local languages. Additionally, the licensing model could be more flexible for managed security providers, similar to a pay-as-you-go model.

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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

"DLP is a valuable feature that we use a lot for info audits."

"I find Cloud Optix to be a valuable solution since it provides a single, unified dashboard to monitor cloud assets, such as AWS and Azure."

"The most valuable feature for me would be the solution's endpoint protection."

"The most valuable feature of Sophos Cloud Optix is the simple way to manage my devices on the network. Additionally, it is easy to navigate and has a user-friendly interface."

"I find Cloud Optix to be a valuable solution since it provides a single, unified dashboard to monitor cloud assets, such as AWS and Azure."

"Tenable's most valuable features are the credential scan, vulnerability reports, and vulnerability ratings (VPR)."

"It's a very useful tool."

"The solution is one of the most, if not the most, stable product available."

"It is a very good and user-friendly product."

"This solution has a much lower rate of false positives compared to competing products."

"Tenable SC's most valuable features are the low number of false positives and the strong capability of providing prioritization for the vulnerabilities detected."

"Their overall cost of service is pretty good."

"Compliance and vulnerability scans are most valuable. Compliance scan helps in validating how our teams are complying, and vulnerability scan helps in future-proofing. Its vulnerability detection is accurate."

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Cons

"The setup was a little bit complex."

"The dashboard and the process for applying policies could be more intuitive. Cloud Optix isn't that difficult once you get the hang of it, but the IT folks managing this want it to be more user-friendly."

"Sophos should enhance its AI-driven detection features and anomaly detection."

"There are times when the devices are at maximum capacity, and it takes a while before the device is updated. For example, if the device has a virus, and it's not aligned to connect to the network, even after you've scanned the device, and cleaned out the virus, once the management clears the system to allow it back on the network it takes some time. It can be frustrating when you have your line manager or in management affected trying to access the network."

"In terms of configuration, there is some level of flexibility that we are not able to achieve."

"Support could be faster."

"For downloading reports, we have to go to the scan and then we have to go to the reports and download the Excel or CSV or PDF. I think these menus and clicks can be minimized."

"The GUI could be improved to have all concerns and priorities use the same GUI, allowing them to see all tickets, assign vulnerabilities, and assign variation failures to each member of their team."

"We are facing some challenges related to our channel."

"The reports and plugins for reports and scans could benefit from enhancements."

"I think the vendor training provided for Tenable.sc could be a lower price. It's quite expensive for the training."

"The web application scanning area can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Regarding the pricing for Sophos Cloud Optix, I would say that it was a very good price."

"The price can start at €10,000 ($13,000 USD) for between 500 and 1,000 assets, and the price can climb into the millions as more assets are added."

"I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, where ten is expensive. It is the most expensive tool my company is using."

"We pay around 60,000 on a yearly basis."

"The price of Tenable SC is expensive, we pay approximately €70,000 for the license annually. We have to pay for each IP test. The cost of other solutions is far less, such as Nessus Professional, which is €3,000 annually."

"It is slightly more expensive than other solutions in the same sphere."

"The pricing depends upon the number of IPs."

"Though reasonable, the main competitor of Tenable SC, Rapid7, offers a more aggressive and better priced product."

"I use a local license to perform penetration testing and I'm pretty happy with everything when it comes to pricing and licensing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

University

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sophos Cloud Optix?

The most valuable feature for me would be the solution's endpoint protection.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Cloud Optix?

Sophos should enhance its AI-driven detection features and anomaly detection. The solution focuses on cloud security posture management. Fortinet, having acquired Lacework, seems to be a step ahead...

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What is your primary use case for Sophos Cloud Optix?

One primary use case for Sophos Cloud Optix is cloud visibility. I use it for compliance requirements and improving end user experience. The solution provides a unified dashboard for multi-cloud en...

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What do you like most about Tenable SC?

The tool's dashboard and reporting capabilities match our company's needs since we are able to modify the basic view to create a new dashboard, and it works out very well for our needs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable SC?

Tenable Security Center is quite expensive, particularly for the CEE region, causing us to lose cases due to its pricing. The licensing requirements can be prohibitive for managed security service ...

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What needs improvement with Tenable SC?

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Also Known As

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Tenable.sc, Tenable Unified Security, Tenable SecurityCenter

Overview

Easily identify cloud resource vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and respond to threats faster.

Sophos

Get a risk-based view of your IT, security and compliance posture so you can quickly identify, investigate and prioritize your most critical assets and vulnerabilities.

Managed on-premises and powered by Nessus technology, the Tenable Security Center (formerly Tenable.sc) suite of products provides the industry’s most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your network. It’s your complete end-to-end vulnerability management solution.

Tenable

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IBM, Sempra Energy, Microsoft, Apple, Adidas, Union Pacific

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