Tenable Named a Customers’ Choice in the 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms
Rhea-AI Summary
Tenable (NASDAQ: TENB) was named a 2025 Customers’ Choice in the Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). Tenable was one of only two vendors recognized and recorded a 4.8/5 overall rating with 88% willingness to recommend based on 71 reviews as of October 2025. The company credits the distinction to customer advocacy for the Tenable One exposure management platform and unified cloud security capabilities.
Positive
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 overall by users
- 88% willingness to recommend based on 71 reviews
- One of only two vendors named Customers’ Choice in CNAPPs
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- Recognition is based on a sample of 71 reviews (October 2025), which may limit representativeness
- Gartner Peer Insights content does not endorse vendors and reflects individual user opinions
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, TENB declined 0.73%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
TENB showed a -1.23% move while peers were mixed: AVPT -0.22%, QLYS -0.05%, CALX +0.51%, EEFT +1.06%, RELY +0.59%. Mixed peer direction and no momentum scanner flags suggest this move was more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 | Executive appointment | Positive | -5.8% | Microsoft cloud security veteran named CTO to lead platform and AI strategy. |
| Dec 11 | Government agreement | Positive | -0.6% | OneGov deal to expand FedRAMP-authorized Tenable Cloud Security for U.S. agencies. |
| Nov 18 | Investor conferences | Neutral | -1.0% | Management scheduled to present at major technology and AI investor conferences. |
| Nov 10 | Analyst recognition | Positive | -0.0% | Named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant and other analyst reports for exposure management. |
| Oct 29 | Earnings release | Positive | -5.6% | Q3 2025 revenue growth, return to GAAP profit, and share repurchases reported. |
Recent history shows several positive or strategic announcements followed by flat-to-negative next-day price reactions, including earnings and recognition from major research firms.
Over the last few months, Tenable reported Q3 2025 revenue of $252.4M with a return to GAAP profitability and share repurchases, yet the stock moved -5.63% the next day. Recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant and other analyst reports saw a near-flat reaction of -0.04%. A federal OneGov agreement tied to FedRAMP-authorized cloud security and a senior CTO hire both coincided with negative moves of -0.6% and -5.82%. Today’s customer recognition fits into this pattern of strong operating and strategic signals not consistently translating into positive immediate price reactions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Tenable’s positioning in cloud-native security, with recognition as a 2025 Customers’ Choice for CNAPPs backed by a 4.8/5 rating and 88% willingness to recommend from 71 reviews. Recent history shows solid fundamentals, including Q3 $252.4M revenue and a return to GAAP profitability, plus major analyst accolades. Investors comparing this to past news may watch whether sustained execution, customer satisfaction metrics, and ongoing insider activity continue to shape sentiment over time.
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COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced it has been recognized as one of only two vendors recognized as a 2025 Customers’ Choice in the Gartner Peer Insights™ ‘Voice of the Customer’: Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). Based solely on end-user reviews, Tenable credits this Customers' Choice distinction to its strong customer advocacy and satisfaction, with a 4.8 out of 5 overall rating and
Tenable is the leader in Exposure Management, where cloud security is a critical pillar. In a market saturated with fragmented point solutions, customers value the Tenable One platform for breaking down security silos and unifying visibility, insight and action across cloud, AI, IT, identity, OT and beyond. Validated by consistent customer satisfaction, Tenable has proven that a unified exposure management approach leads to better security outcomes.
“There is no greater validation to us than the voice of our customers,” said Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. “We believe this recognition is indicative of the deep trust our customers place in Tenable to exceed their expectations and deliver unmatched value to close critical gaps before they become breaches.”
According to the "Voice of the Customer" report, vendors placed in the upper-right “Customers’ Choice” quadrant of the “Voice of the Customer” have scores that meet or exceed the market average
for both axes (User Interest and Adoption, and Overall Experience). Below is a sample of Tenable customer reviews in the CNAPP Category:
- "Our overall experience with Tenable has been excellent. Their CNAPP and Cloud Security solutions provide deep visibility across our cloud infrastructure environments and integrate smoothly into our existing workflows. The platform's insights and automation have significantly improved how we manage vulnerabilities and compliance. Additionally, Tenable's sales and account management teams have been outstanding: responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our success." IT Security & Risk Management Associate in the Software Industry
- "Tenable Cloud Security is extremely easy to set up and use. The UI is intuitive, and you don't have to try to find where things are as the layout is logical and professional. The implementation was a few clicks away and it natively authenticated to our existing Tenable One platform. We are also able to pull in data from the cloud portion into exposure management which makes it easy to see all our assets in one view. I really like the ‘If you only have 5 mins’ and the ‘Toxic combinations.’ It makes remediation efforts more focused." Director, IT Security and Risk Management, Banking Industry
- "Tenable is a leading tool, constantly updated, at the forefront, with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface." Chief Information Security Officer, Retail
- "It offers clear insights and strong protection for cloud environments. The interface is intuitive, setup is straightforward, and reporting is detailed." IT Security & Risk Management Associate in the Software Industry
More information on the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform is available at: https://www.tenable.com/products/.
Gartner defines Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) as a unified and tightly integrated set of security and compliance capabilities, designed to protect cloud-native infrastructure and applications. CNAPPs incorporate an integrated set of proactive and reactive security capabilities, including artifact scanning, security guardrails, configuration and compliance management, risk detection and prioritization, and behavioral analytics.
Gartner Peer Insights recognizes vendors who meet or exceed the market average Overall Experience and the market average User Interest and Adoption scores through a Customers’ Choice distinction. Vendors in this quadrant are rated for sales experience, deployment experience, support experience and product capabilities.
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About Tenable
Tenable® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for approximately 44,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at tenable.com.
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