Qualys VMDR vs Symantec Data Center Security comparison

The compared Qualys and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Qualys is ranked #2 in VM , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 12.2% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #11 in CDCS , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Qualys users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Qualys VMDR

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94% willing to recommend

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81% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Qualys VMDR

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Asset Management (4th), Vulnerability Management (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)

Symantec Data Center Security

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud and Data Center Security (11th)

Mindshare comparison

Qualys VMDR and Symantec Data Center Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Qualys VMDR is designed for Vulnerability Management and holds a mindshare of 12.2%, down 13.6% compared to last year.
Symantec Data Center Security, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud and Data Center Security, holds 4.2% mindshare, down 5.6% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Harold Jensen

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at 3M Health Information Systems

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.

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Shahram Dehghani

Security Technical Manager at Modaberan Fanavari Pasargad

Oct 27, 2023

A robust solution that provides comprehensive protection for data centers, offering agentless security, powerful intrusion prevention, and a wide range of security features

The primary focus of data center security often revolves around serving customers who offer services to other clients within the data center. For example, if I operate a data center and provide security services, third-party customers might purchase virtual machine products within my data center. These products are automatically deployed, and we safeguard these virtual machines using intrusion prevention system features. This aspect is considered the most valuable part because when we set up these security policies, it's as if we're fortifying the entire infrastructure. It's not just about having good technical support; it's about having a robust IPS and comprehensive DOS prevention system on those operating systems. The advantage of Data Center Security is its ease of use and that it serves as a single unified platform, where I can apply all my security policies to protect that server.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The process of defining and discovering scans is organized efficiently."

"I find the most valuable features are the continuous monitoring. Even on premises, there is constant monitoring."

"Qualys VM has allowed us to know the vulnerabilities we need to prioritize based on the threat levels and the possible impact if there's an intrusion."

"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."

"The platform's most valuable features include its robust vulnerability detection capabilities and automated remediation workflows."

"Technical support is great and we've never really had a problem."

"It's also highly customizable, allowing us to tailor it to our needs."

"Continuous monitoring is a crucial feature that we use more frequently."

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"Good file integrity monitoring features."

"The monitoring in the management console allows us to find out what is going wrong, and it gets reports even before the user reports it."

"The most valuable feature is the endpoint protection system."

"The most valuable feature is the centralized console, which can handle different products that we have."

"The advantage of Data Center Security is its ease of use and that it serves as a single unified platform, where I can apply all my security policies to protect that server."

"The tool will then detect any anomalies, such as an intruder who has breached the network, which can trigger the system lockdown feature if it's enabled and meets the defined threshold."

"We use the product to prevent unauthorized access to data, systems, and servers. It provides essential features for data center security."

"The console and tools are very user-friendly."

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Cons

"Qualys should improve their customer experience. They need to improve the tech support experience and the turnaround time."

"Some of the older features could be polished instead of focusing on releasing new features."

"I would like to see this solution simplified to work more easily in a multi-cloud environment."

"What we have found is that the solution is not closely tied with the patch management. It is okay with newer ones, like Windows 10 machines; it gives the correct patch. But for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, it does not give us the correct patch so we have to manually identify the patches. This is a major problem."

"We face issues while scanning multiple assets."

"The only improvement I can think of is on the implementation side. At times it is a bit slow."

"It is more expensive vs. other products on the market."

"It is a struggle to be able to pull our report and to be able to do onboarding using automated tools."

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"There is room for improvement in enhancing its graphical user interface for a more user-friendly experience."

"Could have better reporting capabilities and better support."

"The support is very bad. They're not fast at all. Trend Micro's support is much better."

"The product blocks certain processes, even after allowlisting them."

"There is plenty of room for improvement with this product, and it could start with platform metrics."

"Adding more compatibility with common products like Microsoft would be a plus."

"They need to develop a more flexible product that can be scaled such that it fits well into a small business or a bigger, enterprise-level solution."

"It would be advantageous if Symantec or Broadcom, given the rebranding, could simplify the process, enabling users to leverage the antivirus functionality more easily."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys is a pay-as-you-go model, so there's flexibility to the pricing."

"The solution is expensive."

"Qualys VM is better suited for medium to large companies because the price can be too much for smaller customers."

"The tool's pricing is expensive and I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"Qualys VM is quite expensive. It's a subscription-based license, and it's yearly. Right now, it's open for me, and I don't have any limitations or caps on the licenses. They are seeing if the product is viable for 4500 users. I can add as much as I want, and at the end of the subscription, they'll let me know how many licenses were actually used and bill me accordingly. On a scale from one to five, I would give their pricing a three. It's still expensive."

"It's very expensive, especially if you want to use multiple modules of Qualys."

"They have recently changed the pricing model, which is now better than it was before."

"An annual license for a single scanner costs around $3,000."

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"The product is a bit costly."

"It is notably more expensive when compared to other solutions."

"Compared to some other solutions, such as CrowdStrike, Symantec is more expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

35%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

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 ...

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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 ...

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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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What do you like most about Symantec Data Center Security?

The granularity of applying the policies is valuable.

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What needs improvement with Symantec Data Center Security?

Agent management is a challenging task. We cannot do it from the console. We will have to use other tools.

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What is your primary use case for Symantec Data Center Security?

One key use case for data center security is protecting files within the data center. This is especially important for Linux systems, where locking down specific files is essential to prevent unaut...

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Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance

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Overview

Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response (VMDR) is a cornerstone product of the Qualys TruRisk Platform and a global leader in the enterprise-grade vulnerability management (VM) vendor space. With VMDR, enterprises are empowered with visibility and insight into cyber risk exposure - making it easy to prioritize vulnerabilities, assets, or groups of assets based on business risk. Security teams can take action to mitigate risk, helping the business measure their actual risk exposure over time.

Qualys VMDR offers an all-inclusive risk-based vulnerability management solution to prioritize vulnerabilities and assets based on risk and business criticality. VMDR seamlessly integrates with configuration management databases (CMDB), Qualys Patch Management, Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR), Qualys TotalCloud and other Qualys and non-Qualys solutions to facilitate vulnerability detection and remediation across the entire enterprise.

With VMDR, users are empowered with actionable risk insights that translate vulnerabilities and exploits into optimized remediation actions based on business impact. Qualys customers can now aggregate and orchestrate data from the Qualys Threat Library, 25+ threat intelligence feeds, and third-party security and IT solutions, empowering organizations to measure, communicate, and eliminate risk across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Docker containers make it easy to develop, deploy, and deliver applications where containers can be deployed and brought down in a matter of seconds. This flexibility makes it very useful for DevOps to automate deployment of containers. Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced provides agentless Docker container protection that allows you to achieve the performance benefits of Docker without sacrificing security. Full application control enables administrator privilege de-escalation, patch mitigation, and protection against zero day threats in today's heterogeneous data centers.

Sample Customers

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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