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Qualys VMDR

8.0 /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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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

+89 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

16% Neutral

83% 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

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Qualys VMDR Reviews

Karine S.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Energy
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2023

Great product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Qualys VMDR from other similar products?

There is a great step to install the agents

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The view of assets and reports

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface could be better designed

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

There are great free trainings provided by Qualys Learning Center so that you can learn how to use the tool's features.

Pros

Reliable
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing

Gaurav P.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2023

Qualys VMDR - View and Patch entire risk posture

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Qualys VMDR from other similar products?

Qualys provides a comprehensive view of an organization's security posture by integrating vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and security analytics capabilities. User-friendly interface: Qualys has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for security teams to prioritize vulnerabilities, track remediation progress, and measure the effectiveness of their security measures. Integration with other security tools: Qualys integrates with other security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, to provide a unified view of an organization Risk posture

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Tru Risk module and Reporting would be the best points whre qualys is way ahead of all its competitors.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing . Qualys has no cons for now for me. It shines in all respects.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for it !! This will manage everything for you. Can scan all types of assets , On prem , cloud all. Hence its a one stop solution for all your VM needs.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2022

Good. Could definitely be better though

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Fair

Cons

Inhibits Innovation
Slower Product Innovation
Charges for Enhancements

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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

+89 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Karine S.

Great product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Gaurav P.

Qualys VMDR - View and Patch entire risk posture

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Good. Could definitely be better though

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

Vendor Capability Ratings

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support