Both Aqua Security Cloud Security Platform and Rapid7 InsightVM offer robust cloud security features, but they cater to slightly different needs. Aqua Security excels in container security and AI-driven remediation, making it suitable for organizations with extensive containerized applications. Rapid7 InsightVM provides a broader cloud security solution with detailed reporting and threat detection capabilities, making it a strong choice for organizations seeking comprehensive cloud visibility and compliance. However, the upcoming end-of-life for Rapid7's container security feature should be considered. The choice depends on the specific security priorities and infrastructure of the organization.
| Attribute | Aqua Security Cloud Security Platform | Rapid7 InsightVM |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability Scanning | Provides advanced vulnerability scanning tools. | Uses active and passive scanning techniques to identify vulnerabilities in both on-premises and cloud environments; offers continuous scanning. |
| Container Security | Comprehensive container security features. | Monitors containers and assesses container registries and hosts for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations; however, Rapid7 announced the end-of-life for the Container Security feature in InsightVM starting August 19, 2024. |
| Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) | Offers Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). | Offers cloud security solutions that provide visibility and protection across cloud infrastructures; can detect misconfigurations in your cloud environment. |
| Compliance Monitoring and Reporting | Provides compliance monitoring and reporting; supports compliance standards like NIST, PCI, HIPAA, and GDPR. | Provides comprehensive reporting and analytics, generating customizable reports; supports automated assessments against benchmarks like CIS, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. |
| Runtime Threat Detection | Offers runtime threat detection. | Integrates with Rapid7 InsightIDR to monitor for suspicious and malicious behavior across user endpoints, networks, servers, and cloud services. |
| Integration with CI/CD Pipelines | Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to automate security checks. | Integrates with CI/CD tools to assess container images for vulnerabilities during the build process and after deployment. |
| Automated Remediation | Provides AI-guided remediation. | Offers automation and integration remediation strategies; can automate endpoint containment or patch vulnerabilities. |
| Threat Intelligence Feeds | Incorporates real-time threat intelligence updates. | Includes access to Rapid7's integrated threat intelligence feeds; integrates public and proprietary threat feeds. |
| Reporting and Analytics | Detailed reporting and analytics. | Generates customizable reports and provides dashboards to track progress over time and identify trends in vulnerability management. |
| User Interface | Offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface. | The user interface is intuitive and user-friendly; however, some users feel the UI looks a bit dated and lacks polish. |
| Scalability and Performance | Designed for scale and performance, capable of protecting large clusters and massive DevOps pipelines. | The platform provides scalability, making it suitable for organizations of varying sizes; rapid increases in CPU, memory, storage, and networking capacity are performed on demand. |
| Pricing | Not available | Starts at $1.93 per asset per month for 500 assets; starting price is around $22-$30 per asset per year. |