Qualys

Cloud-Based Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management Platform

Qualys is a leading cloud-based security and compliance platform that helps organisations continuously monitor, detect, and manage cybersecurity risks across their IT infrastructure. It provides a unified security solution that covers assets on-premise, cloud environments, endpoints, and hybrid systems through a single lightweight agent and cloud dashboard.

Product Description

Qualys is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cybersecurity platform designed to automate IT security and compliance. It enables organisations to gain real-time visibility of their entire IT environment and identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited.

Core capabilities typically include:

• Vulnerability Management (VM)
• Detection and Response (EDR/XDR capabilities)
• Asset Inventory & Discovery
• Policy Compliance Monitoring
• Web Application Security
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Key benefits:

• Complete Visibility Across IT Assets
Gives a full, real-time inventory of all assets (on-premise, cloud, endpoints), reducing blind spots in security coverage.
• Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring
Automatically detects vulnerabilities and misconfigurations without manual scanning cycles.
• Cloud-Native & Scalable
Being fully cloud-based, it scales easily without requiring heavy on-premise infrastructure.
• Faster Threat Detection & Response
Helps security teams identify and respond to threats quickly using automated alerts and prioritisation.
• Faster Threat Detection & Response
Supports compliance reporting for standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and others.
• Reduced Operational Complexity
Consolidates multiple security tools into a single platform, reducing cost and management overhead.