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IronNet Collective Defense Platform vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IronNet Collective Defense ...
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (17th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (22nd)
Qualys VMDR
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Vulnerability Management (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

IronNet Collective Defense Platform and Qualys VMDR aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. IronNet Collective Defense Platform is designed for Network Detection and Response (NDR) and holds a mindshare of 0.4%, down 0.8% compared to last year.
Qualys VMDR, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 12.2% mindshare, down 13.6% since last year.
Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

GS
Feb 23, 2021
Easy to use, stable, and easy to install
We use this solution for the Ministry of Defense and the special agencies It adds value to our existing platform, and therefore our system becomes more important for the customer. The most valuable feature is the ease of use and the full reach of services. It's pretty decent, and I don't see…
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

"The most valuable feature is the ease of use and the full reach of services."
"Performs automated, regular scans in the network."
"The most valuable feature of Qualys Container Security is the detailed information in the reports and the remediation. This is done to make sure there are no vulnerabilities."
"I find the most valuable features are the continuous monitoring. Even on premises, there is constant monitoring."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the external channel."
"The most valuable features of Qualys VMDR include patch management and the use of virtual scanners to scan appliances and devices, especially those provided by vendors where we cannot manage them ourselves."
"It's really beneficial for scanning and interacting with the agent."
"The reporting is fine."
"The Vulnerability Management and Patch Management features are the most valuable features of this solution."
 

Cons

"I would like to see it integrate with third-party systems."
"Qualys currently does not have any features for scanning SCADA, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems."
"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."
"Qualys VM should improve its methodology."
"The IoT scan is not great."
"The reporting section needs improvement as running reports can take several hours."
"The reporting in this solution can be improved."
"Qualys VM's machine learning and artificial intelligence features could be improved."
"The price could be better. Asset view is still a legacy feature. I'm not able to extract the information about the asset with complete details. It would be better if they fixed that in the next release. I know Qualys is already working on it, so I'm hopeful it will be available in the next five or six months. That would be something that's changed where I seek improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing costs are yearly."
"I used to work there, so I never paid for the product. As an employee, we get a lifetime license for personal use, and that's what I'm using. It is a comprehensive platform, so there is a lot more to it. There could be other solutions that are probably a little bit cheaper, but it depends on what people need. Different people have different needs. It offers many things on the same platform. If you add all the things up, it should be cheaper, but I have not done any analysis specifically."
"There is a license for the use of this solution. We pay annually instead of monthly to receive a better discount on the price."
"An annual license for a single scanner costs around $3,000."
"The product is more expensive than that of any other vendor."
"When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
"In Nigerian Naira, we spend about roughly four to five million to use this solution and this is expensive compared to solutions like Nessus."
"It's very expensive, especially if you want to use multiple modules of Qualys."
"There are no additional fees in addition to the standard licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
35%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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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.
 

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Also Known As

IronDefense, Iron Dome, Cyber Operations Center
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
 

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Sample Customers

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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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