Tenable scans your organization’s network and systems for known vulnerabilities and gives a prioritized list of what to fix. That matters for an organization holding sensitive beneficiary or donor data, and its free Nessus Essentials tier makes basic scanning possible without a security budget.
Key features
- Network and system scanning: known vulnerabilities.
- Free Nessus Essentials: up to 16 IPs.
- Prioritized findings.
- Vulnerability Management: larger environments.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus Essentials | Free | Up to 16 IPs |
| Nessus Professional | about $366/month per license | Professional scanning |
| Nessus Expert | about $533/month per license | Extra features |
| Vulnerability Management | about $292/month, ~65-asset minimum | Per asset |
Enterprise products are quoted.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Tenable’s own site.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Free tier offers real scanning | Paid tiers are expensive for most associations |
| Prioritized findings help a small team | Understanding results needs technical knowledge |
Who Tenable is for
Organizations holding sensitive beneficiary or donor data with a technical person to act on findings.
Who should skip it
Skip the paid tiers if your setup is simple. Start with the free tier and basic practices.
How to get started
Install Nessus Essentials, scan key systems, and fix the highest-risk findings first.
FAQ
Is Nessus Essentials free?
Yes, up to 16 IPs.
Do we need security expertise?
Scanning is simple, fixing needs technical knowledge.
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