Qualys vs. Tenable

Looking for a holistic VAPT service that caters not just to web applications, but to cloud, networks, APIs and or mobile applications alike? Well, here it is. We have provided a detailed comparison between two providers Qualys and Tenable to help you figure out the best choice for your needs!

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Qualys vs. Tenable

Qualys

Tenable

Pricing
Not mentioned
$ 4,222.0/ 5 FQDNs
Scan behind logins
Pentesting by security experts
Continuous automated scanning
Yes
Yes
Number of vulnerability scans
Unlimited
Limited
Zero false positives with vetted scans
Cloud security review for AWS/GCP/Azure
Yes
Yes
Compliance reporting
Yes
Yes
Publicly verifiable pentest certificate
Collaboration with expert pentesters
Remediation support with 24-hours
Yes
Integrations
Yes
Yes

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Feature Comparison

Qualys

Pricing not mentioned

Qualys offers a free trial version but does not mention their pricing and packages on the website. 

It provides a cloud based continuous scanning solution and detection of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Tenable

Expensive pricing

Tenable’s top web app scanning plan comes at $4,222.0 for 5 FQDNs.  

Tenable ensures the security of web applications with its high detection rates. However, it is an expensive and time taking option that cannot be considered by SMEs.

Easy to navigate

Qualys provides a web security scanning solution that is easy to use, navigate and set up. 

It provides a deep scan of the internal and external environment and even the APIs for web apps and mobile apps. 

Does not ensure zero false positives with its scanning which is a drawback of the tool. This leaves the users feeling dissatisfied with the scanning experience. 

Difficult to navigate

Tenable web app scanning package is slightly more difficult to navigate when compared to other tools. 

Tenable provides continuous automated scanning but the number of scans is limited. Its UI isn’t very appealing and more traditional.

Does not provide vetted scans for zero false positive assurance but does it through automated means. 

No pentest

Qualys does not provide penetration testing. Rather it focuses on the exhaustive scanning of assets to find any unsafe exposed areas within web security. 

Pentest is not available 

Tenable’s top plan majorly focuses on vulnerability assessments, and malware detection to accelerate the DevOps security requirements. 

Insufficient remediation support

Qualys doesn’t offer a lot in terms of remediation support.

Hence, it essentially dumps the workload back onto the customers once the vulnerabilities are discovered.

No remediation support

Tenable doesn’t have a remediation support program.

Aid for successful remediation and patching is essentially left to the customers, thus putting a lot on their plates. 


Integration 

Qualys has integrations with Splunk, Cisco, IBM, and more. 

However, its lack of well-developed remediation measures acts as a hindrance to seamless CI/CD integrations. 

Integration

Tenable can be integrated into your CI/CD pipelines with Splunk, AWS, Atlassian, and more.  

However, its time-taking scans put a dent in this being the ideal choice. 

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Collaborative dashboard
Seamlessly collaborate with your team members, CXOs and our Security experts.
Comprehensive Scanner
Our intelligent scanner find issues that other pentests often miss.
Industry-recognized certificate
Build trust among customers and partners with a security certificate.
Real-time, expert support
Get support from security experts right within and your dashboard.
Experienced team
Identify and patch security gaps in your cloud set-up.
Collaborative dashboard
Seamlessly collaborate with your team members, CXOs and our Security experts.
Comprehensive Scanner
Our intelligent scanner find issues that other pentests often miss.
Industry-recognized certificate
Build trust among customers and partners with a security certificate.
Real-time, expert support
Get support from security experts right within and your dashboard.
Experienced team
Identify and patch security gaps in your cloud set-up.
Collaborative dashboard
Seamlessly collaborate with your team members, CXOs and our Security experts.
Comprehensive Scanner
Our intelligent scanner find issues that other pentests often miss.
Industry-recognized certificate
Build trust among customers and partners with a security certificate.
Real-time, expert support
Get support from security experts right within and your dashboard.
Experienced team
Identify and patch security gaps in your cloud set-up.

Testimonials

Astra’s Pentest Platform has helped hundreds of businesses get their security on track. Here’s what some of them have to say.

Apoorva Verma
Co-founder, Rattle

We use Astra's Pentest to regularly scan our SaaS for vulnerabilities & ensure we're always securing ourselves proactively. Having access to the latest pentest reports helps our sales team close faster by inspiring confidence in potential customers.

Olivier Trupiano
Founder & CEO (Signalement)

I am very satisfied with the result and the recommendations of the audit report. It was an eye-opener. We were able to optimize the security of the app to meet the expectations of our customers.

Vinish Vijayan
(IT Manager), Muthooth Finance

Astra helps us become proactive secure and compliant. The platform makes vulnerability scanning & pentests a seamless experience. The automated vulnerability scans & comment collaboration with security engineers are my favourite features.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Astra the best VAPT provider?

Astra combines automated and manual pentest to offer the most comprehensive security testing solution, without burning a hole into your pocket. The pentest platform integrates easily with your CI/CD pipeline and the intuitive dashboard makes it easy to manage and monitor the vulnerabilities. It is a self-served tool, with excellent remediation support, and an impeccable record.

Do I need to make an upfront payment?

Yes, a Pentest is an in-depth exercise that requires hours of effort of human & technology resources. That’s why an upfront payment is expected.

Can I request a re-scan to check if the vulnerability is patched?

Definitely, once you’ve fixed the vulnerabilities you can request a scan simply by clicking a button on your dashboard. Following which, our engineers are notified and they plan a re-scan. If you are a business plan customer, you get a re-scan every month. If you’ve opted for a security audit separately then one re-scan is available to you.

Do you work with our developer in patching the vulnerabilities?

Yes, for sure. We assist your developers in fixing the vulnerabilities reported. Your developer can comment under each vulnerability if they have any questions regarding the fixation process.

What should I look for in a Pentest tool?

- A self-served tool with a capable team behind it to help you with roadblocks.

- Easy integrations with your SDLC.

- Value for money.

- Scan behind login pages.

- Remediation Support

Till what time can I ask for assistance for fixing?

You start seeing vulnerabilities reported by us from the day testing is started. You can ask for support in fixing the vulnerabilities for 30-days, starting from the day our engineers finish testing. During these 30 days, our engineers will be available to work with you or your developers and assist them in fixing bugs via the comment system of our dashboard. At any point, if the engineers feel that there is a need for a chat, they’ll be happy to talk to you over a chat too.

Does the vulnerability scanner/VAPT work only on a certain technology?

Not at all, the security audit and VAPT are agnostic of the technology stack and work well on all websites.

How to choose a VAPT company?

The main role of a VAPT service provider is to reveal all the underlying security vulnerabilities in your website. Always check for:

- # of tests

- VAPT methodology

- Depth of Penetration testing Report

- Video POCs

- Qualification of security engineers

- Certifications

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