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ARCON Secure Compliance Management vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 29, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

ARCON Secure Compliance Man...
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
47th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Qualys VMDR
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (12th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of ARCON Secure Compliance Management is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys VMDR is 11.4%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

SarojMohapatra - PeerSpot reviewer
Great for productivity checking and provides good reports
We use this solution for password encryption and remote access. We are customers of ARCON This solution is good for productivity checking and provides good reports.  We've had instances where some parameters have disappeared and that is frustrating. The automation needs to be improved.  We've…
Harold Jensen - PeerSpot reviewer
Good visibility but expensive and needs better support
Support: It's often overseas and often following a script, basically asking us to redo what we opened the case with. Multiple APIs: There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys. We had to use manual inputs and some API calls to get items in place. Dashboard: It is very rudimentary with very little customization. The Qualys Scripting Language (QSL) works differently in different Qualys modules, so when you get it working in one area you have to modify the syntax in others. User account management: We often have to give users more rights than needed just to give them what they need. Integration with the various Qualys Modules: You can tell the UI is different based on of the different teams that created them. QSL syntax same in all modules Responsiveness of some of the components: They time out, you get a blank screen, etc. Backend updates between the various modules: You update connectors and information takes a few minutes to show in VMDR or Global Asset View Connectors: Connectors have a throttling issue with AWS which causes them to frequently fail unless you manually run them again.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Good for productivity checking."
"The support for ARCON ARSIM is very good."
"It is very user friendly. There are not a lot of clicks and buttons. The tool helps me with the installations. The user can do the installation rather than having a technical guide. I also like the browsing stream. It has a good dashboard."
"Intuitive and easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is that this solution is very lightweight."
"I like Qualys because it is a very complete product, more so than Tenable."
"The prioritization feature is great. I think it has all of the advanced features that we need."
"Authenticated scans provide different options, including those using or not using the FactSet and adding option profiles."
"The solution shows us classic categories, including high, medium, and low risks. It also shows critical items, and that gives us the advantage of prioritizing things."
"Vulnerability management is the most valuable one and it’s a must in every organization."
"Qualys VM had a recent upgrade and the newer version is supporting the cloud."
 

Cons

"The automation needs to be improved."
"As for what can be improved, definitely pricing. Customers look for pricing and ARCON is a little more expensive than Thycotic. So the pricing model could be improved."
"I would love to have all the products. Currently they have all the server operating systems and network operating systems but they should have all the other devices also included, like security devices. That's what I think is missing. They should also improve the license audit part. If I want to do a license audit from this tool, I'm not able to do it right now."
"We are moving away from Qualys to Defender ATP because I find that Defender ATP is much better at prioritizing the vulnerabilities that I should be looking at."
"There are scenarios where a vulnerability is reported once yet not in subsequent scans, even if we have not fixed it."
"Its integration with ServiceNow and other similar products is complicated and can be improved. It should also have virtual batching. They should support more standards and compliance requirements and more customizations. For policy compliance, they can add the standards required by the countries in the Middle East. Each country generates its own standards and frameworks, and those frameworks should be there in all products, not only in Qualys. The market here is huge, especially in the cybersecurity field. Qatar has a framework for Qatar 2022, and each and every company in the public or private sector has to follow the Qatar 2022 framework."
"It's not very user-friendly at times and requires in-depth understanding. So, a layman or someone new to Qualys won't be able to easily understand it. You need education to use the solution."
"When tested on Zero day, there were errors."
"This solution could be improved by extending the agent capabilities to different operating systems including Mac and Linux. We would also like the capability to easily check for vulnerability in assets in the IOTs."
"Make some minimal dashboard improvements."
"Qualys Container Security can improve the interface. It could be easier to navigate and be enriched."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It's very expensive, especially if you want to use multiple modules of Qualys."
"The license is on a yearly basis."
"We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years."
"In Nigerian Naira, we spend about roughly four to five million to use this solution and this is expensive compared to solutions like Nessus."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing and licensing for Qualys could be improved."
"When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
"There are no additional fees in addition to the standard licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ARCON Secure Compliance Management?
We've had instances where some parameters have disappeared and that is frustrating. The automation needs to be improved.
What is your primary use case for ARCON Secure Compliance Management?
We use this solution for password encryption and remote access. We are customers of ARCON.
What is your primary use case for Qualys VM?
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 ...
What do you like most about Qualys VMDR?
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 ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys VMDR?
For smaller enterprises, the pricing is on the pricier side. However, for larger enterprises, it's considered okay. I would rate the pricing between seven to eight out of ten.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

ARCON ARSIM, ARCON SCM
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
 

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Sample Customers

RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS
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
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