Tenable managed services

Tenable is a cybersecurity company that specializes in vulnerability and exposure management. Their solutions help organizations identify and prioritize vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security risks across IT environments. Tenable products, such as Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, and Nessus, provide comprehensive visibility and insights into security posture, enabling proactive threat detection and effective risk management. By leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and industry-leading research, Tenable helps organizations stay ahead of evolving cyberthreats and maintain strong security defenses.

Tenable Managed Services provide comprehensive vulnerability management delivered by third-party security experts. These services help organizations implement, maintain and optimize Tenable solutions, particularly for those that may lack internal resources and expertise to fully maximize the platform’s value. Services typically include continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, reporting and analysis, remediation support and compliance management.

The benefits of Tenable Managed Services include:

• Expertise: Access to a team of experienced security professionals.
• Continuous monitoring: Ongoing assessment of your IT environment to detect vulnerabilities.
• Risk prioritization: Prioritization of vulnerabilities based on their risk to your organization.
• Actionable insights: Clear and actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Compliance: Assistance in meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.

Tenable can identify a wide range of vulnerabilities, including:

• Software flaws
• Misconfigurations
• Outdated patches
• Weak passwords
• Unsecured devices
• Third-party software vulnerabilities

Vulnerability assessments should be continuous, with regular scans scheduled based on your needs and the criticality of your assets. This ensures that vulnerabilities are identified and addressed promptly.

Vulnerabilities are prioritized based on several factors, including the severity of the vulnerability, the potential impact on your organization, and the likelihood of exploitation. Tenable uses its proprietary Vulnerability Priority Rating (VPR) to help determine the most critical issues to address first. 

With most Tenable Managed Services, vulnerability security experts take Tenable’s prioritization a step further to provide detailed, actionable remediation recommendations based on the identified vulnerabilities. These recommendations include step-by-step guidance on how to fix the issues and may involve patching, configuration changes, or other corrective actions. 

Tenable Managed Service teams assist with compliance by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities in accordance with regulatory requirements. These services also provide comprehensive reporting and documentation to support compliance audits for standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Yes, Tenable integrates with a wide range of security and IT management tools, including SIEMs, ticketing systems, and configuration management databases. This enables a unified approach to vulnerability management and enhances overall security operations. 

Vulnerability security experts provide detailed, actionable remediation recommendations based on the identified vulnerabilities. These recommendations include step-by-step guidance on how to fix the issues and may involve patching, configuration changes, or other corrective actions.