Vicarius
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ManageEngine

All-in-one Vulnerability Remediation

Vicarius combines scanning, contextual risk prioritization, and in-platform remediation to address vulnerabilities across all systems and applications. Unlike ManageEngine, which offers limited remediation options and lacks virtual patching, Vicarius provides zero-day shielding, broader application coverage, and streamlined workflows that cut tool sprawl and accelerate time to fix.

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Vicarius key differentiators

Integrated Remediation workflows

Vicarius delivers automated, in-platform remediation with scheduling, scripting, and guided patching, eliminating the need for external tools or manual processes.

Virtual Patching capability

Protects against zero-days and unsupported software through virtual patching, securing systems before vendor fixes are available.

Broader application coverage

Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and over 10,000 third-party applications, far exceeding ManageEngine’s ~1,350 application coverage.

Risk-driven remediation decisions

Focuses resources on the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited, using live telemetry to validate real-world exploitability.

Faster time-to-fix

Streamlines the remediation process from detection to remediation, drastically reducing the window of exposure compared to multi-tool workflows.

Patchless and legacy system coverage

Extends protection to unpatchable and legacy systems, ensuring security even when vendor patches are unavailable.

How Vicarius compares to ManageEngine

Capabilities
Remediation built-in
Automated, in-platform remediation with scheduling, scripting, and guided patching

Limited remediation; options outside of applying vendor patches are restricted

Virtual patching
Enables virtual patching for zero-days and unsupported software

Not supported

Cross-platform support
Full patching for Windows, Linux, macOS, and over 10,000 third-party applications

Supports ~1,350 third-party applications

Agent-based & agentless modes
Offers both agent-based and agentless scanning for flexible deployment across asset types

Requires agents or VPN connected devices for remote patching

Real-time risk prioritization and validation
Prioritizes vulnerabilities using contextual, risk-based analysis that goes beyond CVSS, and validates exploitability in live environments using telemetry, not simulated exploits.

Provides only basic prioritization and relies on admins to manually adjust beyond CVSS severity; no exploit-likelihood or real-time validation features mentioned.

Multi-tenancy for MSSPs
MSSP-friendly architecture with tenant isolation, delegated roles, and centralized control

Supports multi-tenant architecture for MSPs, with tenant isolation, role-based access, and centralized client management

Workflow Automation
Unified platform for detection, prioritization, and remediation, minimizing tool sprawl

Lacks integrated scripting engine for vulnerability remediation

Ease of deployment
Modern, cloud-native UI with fast onboarding and centralized console

Agent installation can be manual; some configuration complexity reported

Coverage depth
Covers vulnerabilities across system, apps, network, and even patchless or legacy systems

Primarily focused on patchable systems; limited remediation options

Customer satisfaction
G2: 4.9 / Gartner: 4.8 praised for ease of use, performance, and support

G2: 4.4 / Gartner: 4.6 – feedback notes complex setup and patch management piece being cumbersome

Resources

Additional Resources

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MSP whitepaper

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The CIS Benchmarking Best Practices: Turning Security Guidelines into Operational Resilience

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From Vulnerability Management to Compliance Confidence: Operationalizing Frameworks with Vicarius vRx

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Elevating Cybersecurity: Rethinking the SANS Vulnerability Management Maturity Model Through the Lens of Vicarius vRx

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Machine vs. Machine: The Future of Vulnerability Remediation

Shortlist 2024 by Captera
4.9
Tech leader award by PeerSpot
4.8
Customer first by Gartner
4.8
Leader spring by G2
4.9

Hear from our customers

Complete Vulnerability Remediation Platform

"What stood out was that it wasn’t just a scanner or a patch manager. It was an entire remediation platform. You discover vulnerabilities, prioritize based on real risk, and remediate automatically."
Eric Dowsland
Chief Customer Officer

My favorite feature is Patchless Protection

"With Vicarius' vRx, I've never seen a patch that failed or had to be rolled back. We're saving quite a bit of time. Our clients using vRx haven't had any issues, and they've easily established patching for all their endpoints."
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Jeremy Herman
Security Engineer

Great patching capabilities, helpful dashboard, and excellent support

"vRx has saved us an incredible amount of time. We can just rely on the automated system and the schedules we've set. It's a huge time saver. It's saved us hundreds of hours."
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Michael Cortez
Sr. Director of IT

EL AL secures global Patch Compliance

“Within two weeks we decided on Vicarius. Patch scheduling is now a one-day task instead of a full-time job.”
Tal Shachar
Deputy Director, Infrastructure, EL AL Airlines

Unified vulnerability discovery, prioritization, and remediation

"Vicarius streamlines vulnerability management between IT & Security by directly linking identified vulnerabilities to required patches, enhancing efficiency. The automation process has saved at least 30 percent of our manual tasks."
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Wayne Ajimine
Information Security Professional
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