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Pros
"The most valuable feature is that this solution is very lightweight.""It is quite easy to implement.""I like Qualys because it is a very complete product, more so than Tenable.""Qualys VM had a recent upgrade and the newer version is supporting the cloud.""The most valuable features of Qualys VM are its ability to do proper vulnerability assessment. It has a lot of updates for all the vulnerability databases from all over the globe. It's an amazing solution when it comes to the versatility of the features it has. Additionally, the reports are very good. It generates very detailed reports about the vulnerabilities inside the environment""Technical support is great and we've never really had a problem.""It's very configurable to adjust impact to systems.""Intuitive and easy to use."

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"One of its most effective features for risk identification is its enterprise-ready automation for third-party risk measurements.""With its automated approach, nothing is missed on the IPs your organization is related to.""I rate the product's initial setup phase a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup phase, and ten is an easy setup process.""The solution helps identify our environment's vulnerabilities."

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Cons
"Qualys could be improved in its overall performance compared to other vulnerability management or scanning tools.""What we have found is that the solution is not closely tied with the patch management. It is okay with newer ones, like Windows 10 machines; it gives the correct patch. But for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, it does not give us the correct patch so we have to manually identify the patches. This is a major problem.""They're still evolving their platform in terms of reporting capabilities.""We face issues while scanning multiple assets.""Sometimes the scanning can get overwhelmed and start to drag when a lot of users are trying to scan at once.""Qualys currently does not have any features for scanning SCADA, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.""When tested on Zero day, there were errors.""I would like to see more accuracy in detections, better reporting capabilities, and better dashboard download capabilities."

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"They could improve the process with a questionnaire module for the product.""There could be more information in regards to solving problems like hints on what specifically to look for.""The tool needs to have the ability to mitigate vulnerabilities with alternative solutions.""SecurityScorecard's technical team's response time is an area that my company expects to be made faster."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Usually every implementation is different and the quote is in function of number of assets."
  • "When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
  • "It is more expensive than other products on the market."
  • "They have recently changed the pricing model, which is now better than it was before."
  • "It is different for every company, but for us, it's every three years."
  • "Qualys is cheaper and more affordable than other solutions."
  • "The pricing and licensing for Qualys could be improved."
  • "The license is on a yearly basis."
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  • "The pricing could be split into a lower-paid tier for smaller organizations and another higher tier for others with a more security-focused outlook. $1000 per month is more than some companies pay for their internet connections in total. UPDATE: they have a new 400$ a month tier for starters."
  • "Even though it's competitive, they offer flexible pricing structures."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Qualys VM is used for vulnerability scans for the internet and applications using application exchange. There are many applications. We also use the solution for asset management per team, and the… more »
    Top Answer:I like that we have many scanners and channels that don't overload. It helps us scan and track easily. Also, the tagging system is good for tagging. We can still use QualysAgent task ID tools even if… more »
    Top Answer:We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years.
    Top Answer:One of its most effective features for risk identification is its enterprise-ready automation for third-party risk measurements.
    Top Answer:Similar to Barracuda, SecurityScorecard's list price may appear high initially. Even though it's competitive, they offer flexible pricing structures.
    Top Answer:They could improve the process with a questionnaire module for the product. At present, we have to answer multiple questions for the suppliers manually. They could automate functionality to enhance… more »
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    Also Known As
    Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
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    Overview

    Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response (VMDR) is a cornerstone product of the Qualys TruRisk Platform and a global leader in the enterprise-grade vulnerability management (VM) vendor space. With VMDR, enterprises are empowered with visibility and insight into cyber risk exposure - making it easy to prioritize vulnerabilities, assets, or groups of assets based on business risk. Security teams can take action to mitigate risk, helping the business measure their actual risk exposure over time. 

    Qualys VMDR offers an all-inclusive risk-based vulnerability management solution to prioritize vulnerabilities and assets based on risk and business criticality. VMDR seamlessly integrates with configuration management databases (CMDB), Qualys Patch Management, Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR), Qualys TotalCloud and other Qualys and non-Qualys solutions to facilitate vulnerability detection and remediation across the entire enterprise.

    With VMDR, users are empowered with actionable risk insights that translate vulnerabilities and exploits into optimized remediation actions based on business impact. Qualys customers can now aggregate and orchestrate data from the Qualys Threat Library, 25+ threat intelligence feeds, and third-party security and IT solutions, empowering organizations to measure, communicate, and eliminate risk across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

    Funded by world-class investors including Evolution Equity Partners, Silver Lake Partners, Sequoia Capital, GV, Riverwood Capital, and others, SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings with more than 12 million companies continuously rated. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh, SecurityScorecard’s patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for enterprise risk management, third-party risk management, board reporting, due diligence, cyber insurance underwriting, and regulatory oversight. SecurityScorecard continues to make the world a safer place by transforming the way companies understand, improve and communicate cybersecurity risk to their boards, employees and vendors. Every organization has the universal right to their trusted and transparent Instant SecurityScorecard rating. For more information, visit securityscorecard.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

    Sample Customers
    Agrokor Group, American Specialty Health, American State Bank, Arval, Life:), Axway, Bank of the West, Blueport Commerce, BSkyB, Brinks, CaixaBank, Cartagena, Catholic Health System, CEC Bank, Cegedim, CIGNA, Clickability, Colby-Sawyer College, Commercial Bank of Dubai, University of Utah, eBay Inc., ING Singapore, National Theatre, OTP Bank, Sodexo, WebEx
    TriNet, USAA, Zurich, Gilt Groupe, McGraw Hill Financial
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Transportation Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization32%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Educational Organization11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Qualys VMDR is ranked 3rd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 77 reviews while SecurityScorecard is ranked 5th in IT Vendor Risk Management with 4 reviews. Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2, while SecurityScorecard is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Good visibility but expensive and needs better support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SecurityScorecard writes "Easy-to-deploy product with good technical support services ". Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Tenable Vulnerability Management, whereas SecurityScorecard is most compared with Bitsight Third-Party Risk Management, Recorded Future, RiskRecon, Tenable Nessus and Panorays.

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