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Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Approximately 43,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include approximately 60 percent of the Fortune 500, approximately 40 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Learn more at tenable.com. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
604
TOTAL
RATINGS
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Tenable Company Culture

Tenable Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.9/5

Tenable CEO

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Amit Yoran Tenable's CEO
Amit Yoran
92 /100

Diversity at Tenable

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at Tenable have rated Executive Team, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Tenable

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Women at Tenable have rated Happiness, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

Tenable eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

70

Tenable employees are 70% more likely to recommend Tenable as a great place to work

77%Promoters
16%Passives
7%Detractors

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Working at Tenable

Working at Tenable is rated highly by 604 employees, across various culture dimensions. Tenable employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Tenable’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Tenable was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Tenable

A+

Overall Company Culture at Tenable is rated A+

Last updated a month ago

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5%

Tenable ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 604 Employees

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Business Dev
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Business Dev93
Customer Success
91
Customer Success91
Finance
91
Finance91
Communications
90
Communications90
Design
90
Design90
HR
90
HR90
Admin
89
Admin89
Customer Support
88
Customer Support88
IT
88
IT88
Sales
88
Sales88
Marketing
87
Marketing87
Legal
85
Legal85
Engineering
84
Engineering84
Product
84
Product84
Operations
82
Operations82

Tenable Employee Reviews

Out of 2757 Tenable employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Tenable improve their work culture.

97%
3%
Positive Reviews97%
Constructive Feedback3%

Positive Reviews From Tenable Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The culture is very positive and supportive here - people care about the work we deliver but they also care about who you are outside of work and support you in all of those endeavors as well.

Constructive Feedback From Tenable Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    They don't pay out accrued time off if you leave or are let go.

Tenable Company Information

Tenable Company Overview

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Approximately 43,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include approximately 60 percent of the Fortune 500, approximately 40 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Learn more at tenable.com.

Tenable was founded in 2002 and its current CEO is Amit Yoran. Since its inception 24 years ago, Tenable has grown to 1600 employees.

Tenable Mission, Vision & Values

Tenable Mission Statement

Our mission and passion is to be a strategic partner to our customer by providing innovative solutions that deliver the continuous visibility and contextual insight necessary to manage risk.

Tenable Vision Statement

We empower organizations to understand and reduce cyber risk.

Tenable Values

  • One Tenable: We work together and we win together. We are all part of one Tenable team - employees, customers, partners and stakeholders.
  • Deliver Results: We set high goals, take bold risks, measure honestly and deliver results that exceed expectations.
  • We Care: We are committed to our work, our customers, our colleagues and our communities. We speak candidly and always do the right thing.
  • What We Do Matters: The work we do makes a difference in the world.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Tenable

We care deeply about the places where we live and work. Our Board of Directors and management team recognize that we play a role in environmental stewardship. We detail more specifics in our Environmental, Social and Governance Report (2023). https://investors.tenable.com/static-files/90a836e5-0bdb-4b10-857a-4c4573521790

We're a company that embraces the We Care core value, and we look to make a positive difference in everything that we do - in our work, with our customers, with our colleagues and in our communities. We empower our employees to give back, and most importantly, give back together.

To empower and inspire our employees to make a difference in their communities, we created Tenable CARES, our charitable giving, company match and volunteerism program. Tenable CARES has made it easier to find ways to give back - and give back together! There are three notable features of the program: company match, volunteerism and challenges.

Additionally, each employee is given one day paid leave per year to participate in volunteer activities or to support a charitable organization of their choice.

Headquarter6100 Merriweather Drive, 12th Floor
Columbia, MD 21044
United States of America
Websitewww.tenable.com
Founding Date2002
Tel+1 (410) 872-0555
Company StatusPublic
StockTENB
Jobswww.tenable.com/careers
Social Sites
  • You're right, Emilia, sometimes two-day weekends aren’t long enough. That’s why throughout August and the first week of September, our global teams get to enjoy extra days off as part of our Employee Appreciation Days. It’s a time for them to focus on what matters most to them. #OneTenable
  • "We believe that a more diverse and a more inclusive employee population will inevitably lead to greater innovation." Our Chief Communications Officer Michela Stribling explains how DE&I positively impacts our organizational culture, how our teams work together and the impression we make on our customers. At the end of the day, everyone benefits! Learn more about our culture and careers at: careers.tenable.com
  • We support our employees, so that they can support other people, their communities and the causes that are close to their hearts. Tenable CARES, our charitable giving, company match and volunteerism program, empowers our employees and helps make it easier to find ways to give back - and give back together! #onetenable #TenableCARES
  • We define ourselves not just by what we do, but also by the values that guide us. From how we treat colleagues to our commitment to partners and customers, the #OneTenable spirit unites us all. Hear why it's not only great to work at Tenable, but why it's great to #GrowWithTenable.
  • What you’re about to see here is all real Tenable employees. Take it from our team: “It's not just about the wins; it's about the pride, the passion, and the unwavering dedication to being the best. That’s what delivers results. The same winning spirit that fuels our passions makes the impossible seem routine. Together as One Tenable, we will always win.”
  • Hackers don’t stand a chance. No, really. Tenable One makes cyber attacks a whole lot tougher. Our platform translates technical asset, vulnerability and threat data into clear business insights and actionable intelligence. Learn more https://www.tenable.com/ce/hackersanonymous

Tenable Employees

Tenable has 1600 employees. 604 employees at Tenable have reviewed Tenable across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 604 Tenable employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Tenable are extremely happy with their total compensation at Tenable, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Tenable are extremely happy with their team. 604 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Tenable are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Tenable believe the environment at Tenable is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Tenable is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Tenable work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Tenable are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Tenable employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Tenable report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Tenable have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
97% of Tenable employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Tenable employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
92% of Tenable employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Tenable employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
94% of Tenable employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Tenable - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Tenable is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Tenable employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 88% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Tenable KPIs and OKRs

At Tenable 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Tenable's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 323 Tenable employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 311 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes96%
No4%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Tenable CEO & Leadership

Amit Yoran Tenable's CEO
92 /100

Tenable CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2024 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2022 (Large Companies)

Tenable’s CEO Amit Yoran started in this role in 2017. Amit’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. With a high CEO score, Amit Yoran has won the Best CEOs in 2024. In addition, Amit has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2023 specifically for Diversity, making Tenable’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Tenable’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees in the HR department, and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, Non-Binary employees, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Tenable’s competitors, Amit Yoran ranks right above CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Under Yoran’s leadership, Tenable employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Tenable could stand to see real improvement.

Tenable Leadership

The Tenable Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Amit Yoran, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Amit Yoran, and Chief Financial Officer Steve Vintz

  • Amit Yoran  CEO / President

    Amit Yoran CEO / President

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tenable Amit Yoran, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), leads Tenable in... read more

  • Amit Yoran Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

    Amit Yoran, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), leads Tenable in its vision to empower organizations to... read more

  • Steve Vintz Chief Financial Officer

    Steve Vintz is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of financial, operational and strategic planning... read more

  • Mark Thurmond Chief Operating Officer

    Mark Thurmond is an accomplished technology industry veteran with deep go-to-market experience leading global sales and... read more

  • Robert Huber Chief Security Officer

    Robert Huber, Tenable’s chief security officer, head of research and president of Tenable Public Sector, LLC, oversees... read more

  • Dave Feringa Chief Revenue Officer

    Dave Feringa, Tenable's chief revenue officer, develops and manages strategies for accelerating and scaling global... read more

  • Meg O'Leary Chief Marketing Officer

    Meg O’Leary has more than two decades of marketing and communications experience. She has built powerhouse brands for... read more

  • Bridgett Paradise Chief People and Culture Officer

    Bridgett Paradise, Tenable’s chief people and culture officer, brings more than 20 years of experience to her role. She... read more

  • Michelle VonderHarr Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

    Michelle VonderHaar, chief legal officer and general counsel, leads Tenable’s global legal organization. Michelle has 30... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at Tenable

Diverse employees at Tenable score the company 86/100 across various culture categories, placing Tenable in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Tenable across various culture dimensions.

Diversity and Inclusion at Tenable is not just a commitment but a catalyst for cultivating a workplace where every individual's unique strengths contribute to a culture of innovation, belonging, and community impact.,,For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please see our stories from employees and leadership alike at https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/diversity-and-inclusion.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 91/100
Department - Finance
Men 93/100
Department - Customer Success
Diverse Employees 95/100
Department - Design

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 81/100
Department - Engineering
Men 56/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 50/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Tenable Perks & Benefits

Gender Reaffirming Care: Supporting diverse gender needs with inclusive healthcare. Family Planning Benefits: Empowering your family planning journey with personalized benefits.

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Tenable PTO

Tenable's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Tenable's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Tenable's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time67%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo25%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
75%
Customer Support
25%

Candidates By Location

Washington
75%
Rogers
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Tenable

What is Tenable address?

Tenable location is at 6100 Merriweather Drive, 12th Floor

Who is the CEO of Tenable?

Tenable CEO is Amit Yoran, their score by employees is 92

What is Tenable eNPS?

The eNPS for Tenable is 70

How many employees work in Tenable?

Tenable has 1600 employees

Who are Tenable competitors?

Tenable main competitors are CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks

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