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Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management (CSAM) pros and cons

Vendor: Qualys
4.6 out of 5

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PROS

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management provides valuable features such as real-time visibility into assets, which enhances security posture and allows for efficient vulnerability prioritization.
The tagging abilities in Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management simplify categorization and management by enabling dynamic tagging with minimal manual effort.
Asset discovery and categorization in Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management offer in-depth insights into hardware and software, enhancing overall visibility.
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management excels in offering end-of-life and end-of-service information, which aids in efficient asset management and planning.
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management improves security by allowing management of authorized and unauthorized applications, ensuring a secure organizational environment.

CONS

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management could be more cost-effective by offering a lower price point or integrating with existing VMDR features.
There is a challenge in syncing with cloud devices during reporting.
The CPU consumption by the running agent is over ten percent, which needs addressing.
Improvement is needed in handling false positives generated in EASM, which fetch assets with specific keywords improperly.
Further research and development are needed to enhance integration with other cloud agents and products, improving communication with external platforms.
 

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management (CSAM) Pros review quotes

Sangram Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2024
When you implement a dynamic tag using a query, you do not need to manually tag all the servers. It categorizes all the servers that come under that query. The tagging part is automatically done within a few minutes. It reduces the effort.
reviewer2590236 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2024
We have a diverse organization with a robust infrastructure of more than 300,000 assets. By creating unauthorized lists and rules in the Qualys CSAM module, I can block certain software from being used in the organization.
Scott Frederick - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 25, 2024
Our favorite features are the tagging and the ability to quickly find assets in the portal.
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Kakarla Saikrishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 11, 2024
Qualys CSAM helps find all the assets. It categorizes information based on various criteria such as host and tenant version. It provides in-depth visibility into both hardware and software.
BS
Jul 22, 2024
Tags are very useful for us since we can tag virus applications in infrastructure types such as databases, operating systems, or web platforms.
Vaibhav_Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2024
The best feature is asset discovery through their cloud agent or IP-based scanning.
Brad Mathis - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2024
The end-of-life and end-of-service software and hardware are some of my favorite features.
KU
Oct 28, 2024
The most valuable feature is the real-time visibility Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management provides into all assets across our development and operational environments.
reviewer2589096 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 28, 2024
My favourite feature of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is its ability to target missing software.
Chethan Gowda - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 17, 2024
The most valuable aspect we receive from Qualys is the remediation.
 

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management (CSAM) Cons review quotes

Sangram Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2024
One improvement that they can make in the EASM module is the scan frequency. After EASM is configured the first time, it allows you to do the complete configuration, but if you want to reconfigure it, it will not ask or provide any option for scan frequency. For that, you need to raise a case with Qualys and talk to the Qualys team.
reviewer2590236 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2024
Currently, in the EASM module, the scan frequency is limited to once daily, but allowing end users control over scan scheduling would be advantageous.
Scott Frederick - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 25, 2024
Some areas that would be helpful are more comprehensive tagging and the ability to set up better dynamic rules.
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Kakarla Saikrishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 11, 2024
From the user experience perspective, we need a simpler interface and reduced complexity in certain features, particularly with the Qualys Query Language.
BS
Jul 22, 2024
It is automatically exporting the vulnerabilities and the assets. However, it would be useful to have the ability to select or to filter which we would like to export.
Vaibhav_Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2024
In our reporting, we faced a challenge syncing with cloud devices.
Brad Mathis - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2024
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management could be more cost-effective by offering a lower price point or integrating with existing VMDR features.
KU
Oct 28, 2024
The UI needs improvement as it can become overwhelming after prolonged use.
reviewer2589096 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 28, 2024
Qualys could improve by enhancing its dynamic tagging and role-based access control features, and by refining its user interface for a more intuitive and efficient user experience.
Chethan Gowda - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 17, 2024
Currently, whenever the agent is running, it consumes over ten percent of my CPU, indicating that CPU consumption is another area Qualys needs to address.