Tenable CNAPP

Tenable CNAPP (delivered as Tenable Cloud Security CNAPP) cuts through multi-cloud noise to help Security and DevSecOps teams see what is deployed, what is exposed, and what is truly risky. It prioritizes fixes across AWS, Azure, and GCP by correlating context from identity, configuration, workload, and runtime signals, so you fix the risks that actually matter.

Why teams choose this platform

• All-in-One Coverage: Combine CSPM and CWP with CIEM, CDR, IaC security, and Kubernetes security posture management in a single view.
• Multi-Cloud Integrations: Native integration with AWS, Azure, and GCP (plus tools like AWS Control Tower and Entra ID). It also syncs workflows with Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
• Identity-First Visibility: Integrate with major IdPs (Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta, OneLogin, Ping) to expose federated users and permission risks.
• Flexible Model: Available standalone or as part of the Tenable One platform. Pricing is based on billable cloud resources with volume discounts.
• Privacy-Friendly: Supports in-account scanning options for environments with strict data residency requirements (data stays in your cloud account).

Tenable CNAPP: At a Glance

• What it is: A unified CNAPP platform for multi-cloud inventory, preventive policy, detection/response, and “shift-left” security.
• Best For: Cloud risk prioritization, least-privilege enforcement, unified posture + workload coverage, and multi-cloud governance.
• Licensing Model: Standalone or via Tenable One; priced by billable resources in your cloud.
• Activation: Provision subscription → connect cloud accounts (AWS/Azure/GCP) → validate ingestion.
• Required Data: Cloud providers in scope, estimated billable resources, account/subscription count, and JIT access needs.

License Overview

The Tenable CNAPP license determines your coverage scope and capabilities. You can purchase it as a standalone product or as part of Tenable One. In both cases, the commercial model is asset-based.

Sizing & Resources: Pricing is based on the number of billable resources, such as virtual machines, container hosts, serverless functions, container images, and databases, adjusted by volume discounts based on usage. Accurate sizing starts with a realistic inventory snapshot plus your expected growth.

JIT Access: Note that Just-in-Time (JIT) access is licensed separately and can be added to either package.

Operationalizing: After purchase, there are no keys to install on every workload. You simply operationalize entitlement by onboarding your cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and enabling the platform features that match your tier. The procurement goal is to confirm your resource baseline and rollout scope to ensure your quote matches real coverage.

Product Overview

Tenable CNAPP connects cloud inventory and exposure signals into one workflow, stopping teams from guessing about risk. It moves you from “we might be exposed” to “this asset is reachable, risky, and needs a fix” without switching tools.

Core Technical Flow

1. Onboard Environments: Connect AWS/Azure/GCP and relevant identity sources (IdP integrations complete the identity picture).
2. Unified Inventory: Continuously enumerate resources and associated context (identity, network, data, compute).
3. Assess Exposure: Analyze posture + workload + permissions + runtime signals together to surface meaningful risk.
4. Shift Left: Address findings through IaC, CI/CD, or runtime workflows depending on your remediation strategy.
5. Operate at Scale: Apply consistent policy, track progress, and simplify audit narratives across multi-cloud teams.

Operational Outcomes

• Faster Prioritization: Less noise, more context-driven remediation.
• Least-Privilege Operations: Make permission risk visible and actionable.
• Cleaner Governance: Unified control across multiple accounts, subscriptions, and projects.

Ordering Guide and Pricing

Your price is primarily driven by your billable resource count (your cloud footprint baseline) and your packaging choice.

Pricing Factors

• Volume: Number of billable resources.
• Packaging: Standalone vs. Tenable One.
• Add-ons: Whether you add JIT access (licensed separately).
• Growth: Forecasted usage and volume discount tiers.

Quick Guidance

• Know your estimate? We can size the subscription immediately based on resource count.

• Unsure? Share your cloud org structure (AWS Org / Azure Subscriptions / GCP Projects) and we will help map your billable scope.

Activation Guide For Tenable CNAPP

Connected / Online Onboarding

1. Provision subscription entitlement.

2. Onboard AWS/Azure/GCP environments and identities.

3. Verify ingestion.

4. Enable CNAPP components and operationalize policies.

Controlled / Restricted Environments

1. Use approved onboarding paths consistent with policy.

2. If needed, use in-account scanning add-ons to limit data movement for privacy-constrained deployments.