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Qualys

PAID

Cloud-based vulnerability management and compliance platform

Manage vulnerabilities at scale without deploying scanner infrastructure

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyQualys
HeadquartersFoster City, California, USA
Founded1999
PricingPaid
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Cloud-native architecture eliminates need for on-premises scanner infrastructure
  • Unified platform covers VM, compliance, container, and web app security
  • Asset inventory and tagging provide visibility across hybrid environments

WEAKNESSES

  • Module pricing means costs add up when you need multiple security capabilities
  • Reporting interface can feel dated compared to newer security platforms

KEY FEATURES

Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning and detection of vulnerabilities across all asset types

Policy Compliance

Assess systems against security policies and industry compliance frameworks

Container Security

Scan container images and runtime for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations

Web Application Scanning

Automated DAST scanning for web application vulnerabilities

WHO IS Qualys BEST FOR?

Enterprise IT

Manage vulnerabilities at scale without deploying scanner infrastructure

DevSecOps Teams

Integrate security scanning into CI/CD pipelines for containers and apps

INTEGRATIONS

AWSAzureGoogle CloudServiceNowSplunkJira

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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DOSSIER

COMPANY
Qualys
HQ
Foster City, California, USA
FOUNDED
1999
LAST VERIFIED MAR 27, 2026

FILED UNDER

PRICING MODEL

BEST FOR

Enterprise IT DevSecOps Teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT

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