OpenSCAP vs Nessus

Struggling to choose between OpenSCAP and Nessus? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenSCAP is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like open-source, security-compliance, auditing, vulnerabilities, standards.

It boasts features such as Vulnerability scanning, Compliance auditing, Policy monitoring, Standards support (OVAL, XCCDF, etc.), SCAP content automation, Configuration assessment and pros including Open source, Supports major security standards, Automates security compliance, Identifies vulnerabilities, Works across platforms, Customizable policies.

On the other hand, Nessus is a Security & Privacy product tagged with vulnerability-scanning, network-security, penetration-testing.

Its standout features include Vulnerability scanning, Compliance auditing, Web application scanning, Malware detection, Configuration auditing, and it shines with pros like Wide range of vulnerability checks, User-friendly interface, Regular plugin updates, Integrates with other Tenable products, Can customize scans and policies.

Feature	OpenSCAP	Nessus
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

OpenSCAP

Description: OpenSCAP is an open source security compliance auditing tool that helps monitor systems for vulnerabilities and compliance against security policies. It supports various security standards like OVAL and XCCDF.

Nessus

Description: Nessus is a vulnerability scanner used to scan networks and systems for security vulnerabilities. It is one of the most popular vulnerability assessment tools.

Key Features Comparison

OpenSCAP Features

• Vulnerability scanning
• Compliance auditing
• Policy monitoring
• Standards support (OVAL, XCCDF, etc.)
• SCAP content automation
• Configuration assessment

Nessus Features

• Vulnerability scanning
• Compliance auditing
• Web application scanning
• Malware detection
• Configuration auditing

Pros & Cons Analysis

OpenSCAP

Pros

• Open source
• Supports major security standards
• Automates security compliance
• Identifies vulnerabilities
• Works across platforms
• Customizable policies

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Command-line interface only
• Manual scan configuration
• Limited remediation capabilities
• No centralized management

Nessus

Pros

• Wide range of vulnerability checks
• User-friendly interface
• Regular plugin updates
• Integrates with other Tenable products
• Can customize scans and policies

Cons

• Limited mobile device scanning
• No built-in remediation capabilities
• Some advanced features require additional purchase

Pricing Comparison

OpenSCAP

• Open Source

Nessus

• Subscription-Based