Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Tenable One vs AWS
Enterprise Security Operations · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Tenable One | AWS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4167/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance | Cloud Hosting & Edge |
| Compliance | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East, AF-South-ZA |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Tenable One — Key Specs
- ✓44,000+ customers globally — largest vulnerability management install base
- ✓Covers OT/ICS systems — critical for NIS2 essential services
- ✓AI-powered attack path analysis predicts what attackers will target next
- ✓Pre-built NIS2 and DORA compliance dashboards
- ✓Integrates with 200+ security tools
AWS — Key Specs
- ✓Cape Town region (af-south-1) provides local ZA data residency for POPIA compliance
- ✓200+ cloud services covering compute, storage, AI, databases, and IoT
- ✓99.99% uptime SLA on core services including S3, RDS, and EC2
- ✓Spot Instances reduce compute costs by up to 90% for fault-tolerant workloads
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Tenable One or AWS?+
AWS starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Tenable One at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Tenable One or AWS?+
Both support SOC2. Tenable One additionally supports NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST CSF. AWS additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP.
Is Tenable One or AWS compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
AWS supports POPIA compliance. Tenable One does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Tenable One is evaluated for Enterprise Security Operations in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. AWS has hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East, AF-South-ZA. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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