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BMC TrueSight Vulnerability Management vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 29, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC TrueSight Vulnerability...
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
61st
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Qualys VMDR
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of BMC TrueSight Vulnerability Management is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys VMDR is 12.2%, down from 13.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

SK
Apr 13, 2020
Good features for infrastructure application; lacking in integrations with other software
We deal with server automation and end-point automation. Right now we're working with a very big client. We're partners with BMC and I'm an Information Security GRC Senior Consultant.  The solution is valuable because it takes reports from other vulnerabilities - scanners like Nessus, Rapid7 and…
Harold Jensen - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 13, 2023
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

"Takes reports from other vulnerabilities."
"Tech support is helpful."
"The product's patch management is excellent for keeping our critical servers and third-party applications updated efficiently."
"I value the scheduling of scans and reports as per the desired timeframes."
"Detects new hosts along with vulnerabilities."
"Continuous monitoring is a crucial feature that we use more frequently."
"Intuitive and easy to use."
"The biggest benefit is from a security operations perspective, where we are able to drive our security posture upwards by remediating any discovered vulnerabilities."
"Vulnerability management is the most valuable one and it’s a must in every organization."
 

Cons

"No third-party applications or integrations with additional software solutions."
"Certain integration factors between different options could be improved."
"One area of the product that could be improved is the management of vulnerabilities detected on disabled applications."
"Qualys VM's scanner doesn't pick up every vulnerability, so we have to use multiple scanners to cover that gap."
"Endpoint stability and fault resolution could be improved."
"They have integrated with other third parties, but it is still not viable."
"Qualys could improve the inbuilt dashboards."
"If anything, I would like to see the user interface modernized a bit more."
"There's a need to upgrade or fix the potential vulnerability rate. Around 20,000 potential vulnerabilities were showing in Qualys VMDR, but none of the other tools showed them. When we checked, it wasn't the case. Support explained that even small issues were being counted as vulnerabilities, causing issues in our audit. So, the security features could be improved to identify vulnerabilities accurately."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We do see over $100,000 in terms of price, for mid-size programs. You likely will pay more than $100,000 without any discount. It is a bit pricey."
"It's very expensive, especially if you want to use multiple modules of Qualys."
"The solution is reasonably priced for the value it provides."
"We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years."
"Usually every implementation is different and the quote is in function of number of assets."
"Qualys is a pay-as-you-go model, so there's flexibility to the pricing."
"The solution is expensive."
"There is a license for the use of this solution. We pay annually instead of monthly to receive a better discount on the price."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
35%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

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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?
I am not aware of the actual cost or pricing as it is managed by the client.
 

Also Known As

TrueSight Vulnerability Management, SecOps Response Service, BladeLogic Threat Director
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
 

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Sample Customers

Online Business Systems
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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