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Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management pros and cons

Vendor: Qualys
4.5 out of 5
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PROS

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management excels in asset discovery and categorization using cloud agents and IP-based scanning, providing visibility into hardware and software.
The dynamic tagging system automatically categorizes servers and assets within minutes, reducing manual effort and enhancing efficiency.
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management offers valuable features like end-of-life and end-of-service visibility, aiding in better asset management decisions.
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management's superior asset information collection capabilities allow comprehensive hardware and software inventorying for improved security posture.
Integration with third-party tools and continuous vendor support enhances risk identification and streamlines response times.

CONS

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management could be more cost-effective by offering a lower price point or integrating with existing VMDR features.
There are challenges in modifying the agent configuration, especially when changing the tenant the agent is pointing to.
False positives in EASM need addressing as unnecessary assets are being fetched.
Integration with cloud agents and products requires improvement, particularly with external products and vendors.
Scan frequency control and export filtering capabilities in EASM could be improved to allow more user control.
 

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management 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.
Morgan Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 16, 2025
It de-duplicates findings and helps you understand what the vulnerabilities from your external scans and your external attack surface management are and how they connect to the vulnerabilities on your internal scans.
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.
Alouane Wail - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 16, 2025
I mainly appreciate Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management for its patch management capabilities, which are essential in my job for deploying patches and remediating vulnerabilities.
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.
 

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management 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.
Learn what your peers think about Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: October 2025.
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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.
Morgan Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 16, 2025
The UI and menu navigation has improved significantly, however, the menus could still be clunky, making navigation within the assets challenging.
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.
Alouane Wail - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 16, 2025
Sometimes both updates and software types appear together on one list, making it hard to differentiate.
KU
Oct 28, 2024
The UI needs improvement as it can become overwhelming after prolonged use.