Overview
Rapid7 InsightVM is a modern vulnerability management solution that goes beyond simple scanning to provide real risk prioritization based on exploit availability, malware exposure, and business context.
The platform offers live dashboards that show vulnerability status in real-time, enabling security teams to track remediation progress and demonstrate risk reduction to stakeholders. Integration with IT operations tools streamlines the remediation workflow.
InsightVM is part of Rapid7's Insight platform, which includes SIEM (InsightIDR), application security (InsightAppSec), and cloud security capabilities for comprehensive security operations.
Key Features
Real Risk Score
Risk prioritization based on exploitability, exposure, and business criticality.
Live Dashboards
Real-time visibility into vulnerability status and remediation progress.
Remediation Projects
Assign and track remediation tasks with IT operations integration.
Agent + Agentless
Flexible scanning with lightweight agents or network-based discovery.
Cloud & Container
Scan AWS, Azure, GCP resources and container environments.
Compliance
Built-in policy checks for PCI, HIPAA, CIS benchmarks, and more.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Excellent risk prioritization
- Great live dashboards
- Strong remediation workflows
- Good cloud coverage
- Insight platform integration
- Competitive pricing
Disadvantages
- Scan performance can be slow
- Agent deployment overhead
- Reporting customization limited
- Web app scanning separate product
- Learning curve for advanced features
Pricing
Enterprise pricing based on deployment scale and features:
Enterprise Model
Custom pricing based on organization size
Tiered Licensing
Multiple tiers with increasing capabilities
Volume Discounts
Available for large deployments
Professional Services
Implementation and support packages
Annual Contracts
Typically multi-year commitments
Demo Available
Contact sales for custom quote
Recommended Certifications
Rapid7 offers FREE product certifications for InsightVM (vulnerability management) and InsightIDR (detection and response). These credentials validate hands-on skills with Rapid7's security analytics platform.
Rapid7 InsightVM Certified
Deploy and manage InsightVM for vulnerability assessment, asset discovery, and risk-based prioritization.
Rapid7 InsightIDR Certified
Configure InsightIDR for SIEM, user behavior analytics (UBA), and incident detection and response (IDR).
