Don’t Settle for the Tradeoff

Security teams are caught between depth and breadth. 

Manual pentests deliver pinpoint accuracy on what’s truly exploitable, but they’re time-consuming, narrow in scope, and too rare to keep up. On the flip side, traditional vulnerability management and BAS tools scan broadly but overwhelm teams with unvalidated alerts and noise.

NodeZero® breaks the cycle giving you the depth of a pentest and the breadth of a scanner, proving real risk in your live environment continuously. 

  • No agents. 
  • No complexity. 
  • Just answers that matter.

How NodeZero compares.

Capability / Method
NodeZero Platform
Vulnerability Scanners
Manual Pentests
BAS Tools
Proof of Exploitation
Yes — verifiable evidence of real exploitation
No — identifies potential CVEs
Sometimes — screenshots or logs
No — simulated payloads only
Exploit Chain Discovery
Yes — chains real TTPs to show full attack paths
No — reports isolated issues
Sometimes — depends on skill
No — runs atomic simulations
High‑Value Targeting
Auto‑discovers and tests access to crown jewels
No crown‑jewel awareness
Requires manual tagging
Static objectives only
Advanced Data Pilfering
Finds exposed credentials and sensitive data
No business data validation
May uncover if specifically scoped
Not part of core test set
Endpoint Security Effectiveness
Proves whether EDRs detect or block real attacks
Alerts only, no validation
Rarely tested
Simulates endpoint events
Deception & Precision Detection
Built-in Tripwires detect live lateral movement
Not supported
Not typically included
Simulated triggers only
Threat Actor Mapping
Maps findings to real adversary behaviors
No TTP alignment
Depends on analyst interpretation
High‑level MITRE mapping
Rapid Response & KEV Coverage
RR integrates exploitable KEVs within hours
Lists KEVs, no actionability
Depends on researcher turnaround
Delayed or manual integration
Revalidation of Fixes
One‑click retest and verification
Manual rescan required
Requires new engagement
Not built for retesting
Tests in Production
Yes — live, real attacks, safely executed
Yes — passive scans, detection only
Rarely — mostly pre-prod
No — uses sandbox/testbeds
Environment Coverage
Full stack: cloud, hybrid, on‑prem
Primarily on‑prem and known assets
Scoped per contract
Often limited to simulated scenarios
Speed to Insight
Hours — fast, autonomous, low setup
Hours to days (scan time only)
Weeks to complete and report
Days to configure and interpret
Scalability
Unlimited tests, concurrent and repeatable.
Scales with alerts, not accuracy
Limited by human resources
Limited by test coverage
Workflow Integration
Native API, platform-native workflows
Basic export to SIEM/ITSM
Offline reports only
Some integrations, limited feedback
Control Validation
Validates IAM, EDR, SOC response, and more
No — doesn’t validate security tools
Sometimes
Scenario-based at best
Vulnerability Management Hub
Centralizes exploitable vulns, fixes, and impact
Long lists, no context
Inconsistent tracking
Not designed for VM
Executive Value
Clear, real-world risk for C-suite and board
Technical noise, low signal
Depends on quality of findings
Simulated risk, hard to explain
Cost Efficiency
Continuous validation at lower cost
Low cost, high alert fatigue
Expensive, point in time
Platform + tuning overhead
Unique Capability
Drops NodeZero Tripwires™, detects real movement
Lists CVEs and misconfigs
Emulates attacker with expertise
Replays attacker techniques
Next‑Gen Command & Control (MCP)
MCP Server enables natural language execution
Not supported
Requires expert CLI or tooling
Pre-scripted or dashboard-only

Why teams choose NodeZero.

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Proof, Not Guesswork

NodeZero delivers proof of exploitability across exposures—so you can stop chasing false positives and start fixing what matters.

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Fast Time to Value

Deploy in minutes. No agents, no credentials, no integrations. Start finding exploitable paths before your next coffee break.

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Continuous Testing at Scale

Why wait for annual or quarterly assessments? NodeZero runs autonomously and in-production—giving you a comprehensive understanding of how attackers view your environment.

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Cost Reduction

Some of our customers haven’t paid for a vulnerability scanner in years because NodeZero is helping uncover what truly matters. Start reducing or completely eliminate spend on noisy, surface-level scanners.

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Prioritize by Impact, Not CVE Score

NodeZero highlights what attackers would actually exploit in your environment, not a generic baseline score. Shift from “failing to fix everything” to “fixing what matters.”

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Empowers the Whole Team

From IT to Blue Teams, from Red Teams to MSSPs, NodeZero provides clear, actionable insights, so everyone can act with confidence and urgency.

Ready to see why thousands trust NodeZero?

Your current tools might be showing you risks. But are they showing you what’s exploitable right now?

Don’t just take our word for it — see the difference for yourself.

Let us show you how NodeZero:

  • Reveals what attackers would exploit today
  • Help you prioritize what actually matters
  • Verify every fix, instantly

Book your demo today.