Tables in Tenable Vulnerability Management
Required Tenable Vulnerability Management User Role: Basic, Scan Operator, Standard, Scan Manager, or Administrator
Tenable Vulnerability Management Tables
Tenable Vulnerability Management tables are found throughout Tenable Vulnerability Management in sections that include Remediation, Scans, Solutions, and more. These tables provide search and navigational capabilities. They also include the ability to manage table columns such as drag and drop columns in any order, change column width, and sort data in multiple columns at one time. For more information, see Tenable Vulnerability Management Workbench Tables.
In Tenable Vulnerability Management, tables serve as your primary workspace for analyzing and acting on exposure, security, reporting data and more. Depending on your location in the application, you will encounter two types of table experiences:
Workbench Tables — Standardized, consistent views found in core areas like Reports, Remediations, and Tags. These use a consistent UI that provide the foundation for data management. For more information see Workbench Tables.
Query Builder-powered Tables — Dynamic analytical views found in areas like Explore or the Recast/Accept Risk workflows. These allow for custom logic and advanced data mining. For more information see Query Builders.
The following table summarizes high-level differences between workbench and query builder-powered tables in Tenable Vulnerability Management:
| Feature | Workbench Tables | Query Builder-Powered Tables |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | Pre-defined sidebar filters (funnel icon  ). |
Dynamic query bar with numerous filter options and complex Boolean logic (AND/OR). Supports saved queries for fast access to custom table views. |
| Item Interaction | Details Page/Pane, Right-Click, and Action Column ( ). |
Details Page or Pane and row-level interactions. |
| Action Triggering | Selection/Action Bar (Single) and Bulk Operations (Multiple). | Header-level menus and context-aware action bars. |
| Layout | Consistent, standardized UI with fixed filtering. | Customizable analytical workspace. |
| Best For | Operational workflows such as scanning, remediation, and sensor management. | Ad-hoc analysis, data mining, and complex reporting. |
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