What are Tenable Cloud Security custom policies?

Explorer turns queries into automated policies and reports. Track risks like tagged EC2s, set severities, add fix notes. Schedules your way.

Does Tenable support AWS ABAC?

Yes, for granular IAM checks. Tackles overprivileged roles AWS AI can grab—hits 18% of orgs.

What vulnerabilities did Tenable Research find?

Critical bugs in Google Looker Studio/Looker: data leaks, RCE. Plus npm supply chain malware analysis.

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Tenable's Cloud Security Tweaks: Real Fix or More Hype?

Ever wonder if your cloud security tools are screaming alerts just to justify their existence? Tenable's new tricks in custom policies and AWS ABAC aim to hush the racket—but I'm not fully sold yet.

CVE Watch Apr 12, 2026 4 min read

Tenable Cloud Security dashboard showing custom policies and AWS ABAC alerts

⚡ Key Takeaways

Custom policies via Explorer automate governance from queries, slashing manual security monitoring. 𝕏
AWS ABAC support enforces least privilege, targeting overprivileged IAM roles in 18% of orgs. 𝕏
Research uncovers Looker vulns and npm threats, but it's more blog fodder than breakthrough protection. 𝕏

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