Qualys has a scanning tool for viruses, vulnerability, and malware detections. They recently launched Qualys Patch Management for patching applications or server sites. We previously used tools like SCCM or Microsoft Intune. Qualys Patch Management is a replacement for all those kinds of tools, but we mainly use it for patching the applications, not the servers.
My organization uses Qualys Patch Management internally, including its core patching functionality and Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response. As a consultant, I help several Qualys user clients with best practices and similar tasks, addressing use cases ranging from vulnerability reduction and patch management to asset management. Qualys is a cloud-based platform. While they offer a private cloud option at a higher cost, their core functionality resides in the cloud. The lightweight agents we install on our systems simply collect data and upload it to the cloud-based Qualys interface. The only exceptions are passive sensors like network sniffers and on-premise scanners, which are optional deployments for specific needs. This cloud-centric approach eliminates the need for us to manage on-premise servers, unlike some competing products like baramundi.
What is a patch management process? Patch management is the process of acquiring, testing, and installing many patches (code modifications) on current applications and software tools on a computer.
Qualys has a scanning tool for viruses, vulnerability, and malware detections. They recently launched Qualys Patch Management for patching applications or server sites. We previously used tools like SCCM or Microsoft Intune. Qualys Patch Management is a replacement for all those kinds of tools, but we mainly use it for patching the applications, not the servers.
My organization uses Qualys Patch Management internally, including its core patching functionality and Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response. As a consultant, I help several Qualys user clients with best practices and similar tasks, addressing use cases ranging from vulnerability reduction and patch management to asset management. Qualys is a cloud-based platform. While they offer a private cloud option at a higher cost, their core functionality resides in the cloud. The lightweight agents we install on our systems simply collect data and upload it to the cloud-based Qualys interface. The only exceptions are passive sensors like network sniffers and on-premise scanners, which are optional deployments for specific needs. This cloud-centric approach eliminates the need for us to manage on-premise servers, unlike some competing products like baramundi.