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Qualys VMDR vs Trend Micro Deep Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 23, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Qualys VMDR
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Vulnerability Management (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
Trend Micro Deep Security
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
Virtualization Security (1st), Cloud and Data Center Security (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Qualys VMDR is designed for Vulnerability Management and holds a mindshare of 12.2%, down 13.6% compared to last year.
Trend Micro Deep Security, on the other hand, focuses on Virtualization Security, holds 42.1% mindshare, down 42.6% since last year.
Vulnerability Management
Virtualization Security
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Venugopal Potumudi - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 7, 2022
Easy to implement, good integrations, and helpful technical support services
It is mainly an antivirus product for both desktops as well as servers. It has additional modules which can be enabled in fast manner. It uses the same agent and additional modules like FIM, Filing Integrity Management and ELP services.  The product is easy to implement and easy to integrate with…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The platform's most valuable features include its robust vulnerability detection capabilities and automated remediation workflows."
"Great web application security for scanning."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"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."
"We also like the flexibility in their licensing."
"Qualys VM's most valuable feature is automatic detection."
"There are many features. Its reliability, ease of installation, ease of use, and the richness of the information provided are the most valuable features."
"Tech support is helpful."
"They release timely updates and have efficient prediction features for threat detection."
"The platform's IP detection feature is particularly effective in identifying connections to our servers."
"Patch management is most valuable. The major selling point of Deep Security is that it is based on the cloud. Deep Security is for the servers and databases of data centers, and generally, for patch management, you have to shut down the machines, and then you have to restart them. So, they need shutdown time, which is a cost. Big enterprises don't want to shut down their database or their data center for any kind of patch. Deep Security creates a wall and downloads all patches. You install it on the cloud. So, it saves your server from any kind of intrusion or any kind of penetration, and whenever you get a chance or time, in six, eight, or nine months, you can physically download or install all those patches in one go. So, it saves you time. It also saves your shutdown time and keeps your data center safe."
"Very user-friendly interface, easy to understand."
"Their support is good. They are responsive, which is nice."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The solution provides ease of use, especially from non-technical testing. It's one of the best things. The deployment process is one of the easiest things because we didn't train our on-site consultant. The constant training from Trend Micro's side is that they develop internal causes to understand the upgrade because once they upgrade the platform, they also upgrade the technical person's skills."
"I like the anti-malware features."
 

Cons

"The response time of technical support takes a while."
"Qualys VMDR could improve in reducing the occurrences of false positive vulnerabilities."
"It would be helpful to have features for better tracking, including options for adding relevant owners or supporting groups for each asset."
"The disadvantage of working with Qualys is that the graphical interface is quite outdated."
"Qualys VM should improve its methodology."
"Qualys does have an on-prem solution, but it is very expensive."
"When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
"From the application security perspective, Qualys has a way to go."
"The support for email protection can be improved."
"We are not very happy with Trend Micro Deep Security since it is not able to detect many viruses and bugs."
"The initial setup was complex."
"The cost is very high."
"I would rate tech support in the range of six to eight out of 10. Time to provide solution could be improved."
"The tool needs to be made more user-friendly. The dashboard is there, but the solution's false positives are a bit higher."
"f it had the capability of generating retroactive alerts it would be helpful."
"New patterns need improvement, as some new data access points are challenging to investigate and allow entry without detection."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"An annual license for a single scanner costs around $3,000."
"We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years."
"Qualys VM is better suited for medium to large companies because the price can be too much for smaller customers."
"The solution is costly."
"The solution is reasonably priced for the value it provides."
"The solution is expensive."
"It is different for every company, but for us, it's every three years."
"They have recently changed the pricing model, which is now better than it was before."
"The cost runs around forty dollars per server a month."
"While the pricing was on the higher side, the manageability and comprehensive alerts provided by the product justified the cost."
"The product has a high price in Kuwait."
"We did not purchase it through the AWS Marketplace because we have used Trend Micro in the past."
"We are paying approximately $50,000 each month, it's definitely expensive."
"We have saved a 50% ROI for the on-premise product. It gave us significant improvement overall in productivity, costs, and efficiency."
"Purchasing this solution through the AWS Marketplace was secure and quick. AWS has good prices for a good product."
"Purchasing on the AWS Marketplace is like shopping on Amazon Prime."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
35%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
38%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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 ...
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.
Is Crowdstrike Falcon better than Trend Micro Deep Security?
I like that Crowdstrike allows me to easily correlate data between my firewalls. What’s most useful for my needs is the intelligence modules feature. I also find that Crowdstrike Falcon’s dashboard...
What's the difference between Trend Micro Deep Security and Trend Micro Apex One?
Trend Micro Deep Security offers a lot of features. It guarantees security for your data center, cloud, and containers - all with a unified and comprehensive SaaS solution and without compromising ...
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

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
Rush University Medical Center, Guess? Inc., Mazda Motor Logistics Europe, MEDHOST, KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ricoh Company Ltd., Square Enix, SoftBank Telecom, Telecom Italia, United Way of Greater Atlanta, A&W Food Services of Canada
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