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Qualys VMDR

8.1 /10

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What is Qualys VMDR?

Cyber risk is business risk - with risks growing faster than what traditional VM and SIEM tools can manage. Security and IT teams need a new approach to tackle cyber threats with a clear understanding of cybersecurity risk and automate workflows for rapid response.

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Awards & Recognition

Qualys VMDR won the following awards in the Vulnerability Management category

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Qualys VMDR?

1% Negative

15% Neutral

84% Positive

Pros

Enables Productivity
Fair
Acts with Integrity
Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Automated Patching

Network Scanning

New Vulnerability Alerts

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting

Vulnerability Definition Updates

Visibility

Automated Containment & Observation Measures

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions

Automation and Orchestration

Asset Discovery

Web Scanning

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Qualys VMDR Reviews

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2020

To many dashboards into one solution

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Efficient Service

MARY A.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2020

Best VM i have come across.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Qualys VMDR from other similar products?

Offers deep scans.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It does well to track vulnerability of websites and also monitor all the activities for potential threats. Advanced to detect attacks of all types. Can place malware in a folder before taking control of it. Analyses the chances of vulnerability attacks. Automatically produces reports of the vulnerability tests. Very easy to use.

What do you dislike most about this product?

We have not disliked anything so far.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Qualys has provided security for all our infrastructure, it detects attacks and does vulnerability testings and produces reports so one is able to keep all systems safe and be aware of potential attacks.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation

Role: C-Level
Industry: Education
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2020

Great investment!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Cons

Vendor's Interest First

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2021 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Qualys VMDR Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Qualys VMDR?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Automated Patching Automates remediation efforts by retrieving patches for vulnerabilities and applying them. Reassesses vulnerabilities post-patch for gaps and missing files.

Network Scanning Scanning of the network and all network-connected nodes, including servers, workstations, and other endpoint devices.

New Vulnerability Alerts Alerts on new vulnerabilities found and identified by application vendors, reported on a live basis.

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting Dashboard & reports detailing the vulnerabilities in the environment, identifying the host, vulnerability found, & degree of risk for the system or application.

Vulnerability Definition Updates Regular downloads and updates of the most current vulnerability definitions, against which the vulnerability scanning will be carried out.

Visibility Full visibility of the IT environment, patching levels, and identified vulnerabilities.

Automated Containment & Observation Measures Isolate and quarantine any vulnerable systems as a stop-gap or long-term solution to reduce exposure to vulnerable systems.

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions Prioritized and actionable risk mitigation suggestions for each vulnerability discovered backed by business context.

Automation and Orchestration Features allowing automation of scans and data collection from endpoints.

Asset Discovery The discovery of new hosts connected to the network and the scanning of these hosts.​

Web Scanning Scanning of web sites and web applications to increase your insights into common external vulnerabilities via news and other sources.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Qualys VMDR Reviews

To many dashboards into one solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

MARY A.

Best VM i have come across.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Great investment!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

Automated Patching

Network Scanning

New Vulnerability Alerts

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting

Vulnerability Definition Updates

Visibility

Automated Containment & Observation Measures

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions

Automation and Orchestration

Asset Discovery

Web Scanning

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Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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