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Qualys VMDR
Read 77 Qualys VMDR reviews
6,732 views|5,110 comparisons
93% willing to recommend
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712 views|376 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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Anonymous User
Excellent intelligence and real-time inventory of vulnerabilities
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... Read more →
HolgerHeimann
Reliable with no false-positives and helpful support
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Pros
"Vulnerability management is the most valuable one and it’s a must in every organization.""The most valuable features of Qualys VM are its ability to do proper vulnerability assessment. It has a lot of updates for all the vulnerability databases from all over the globe. It's an amazing solution when it comes to the versatility of the features it has. Additionally, the reports are very good. It generates very detailed reports about the vulnerabilities inside the environment""It is quite easy to implement.""Performs automated, regular scans in the network.""They also have threat detection which maps threats. There is a feed that comes from Qualys when a new vulnerability is found. It tells us which machines are infected with that vulnerability.""I am impressed with the VMDR feature.""The most valuable features are vulnerability detection and the scanning capability to enable identification of vulnerabilities across our network.""We also like the flexibility in their licensing."

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"The platform's most valuable feature is attack simulation.""What I personally like very much, from my experience, is that it is very reliable."

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Cons
"Reports were lacking somewhat on the customization side.""Make some minimal dashboard improvements.""Qualys could be improved in its overall performance compared to other vulnerability management or scanning tools.""Improve the user interface.""Qualys VM could improve by having more skilled support personnel.""The reporting needs improvement. It should generate much more stuff like field reports.""I would like to see this solution more developed and competitive in the Cloud space.""There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys."

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"We'd like to see a cheaper price.""XM Cyber could identify all areas of vulnerability. They could expand the identification span for different areas."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Usually every implementation is different and the quote is in function of number of assets."
  • "When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
  • "It is more expensive than other products on the market."
  • "They have recently changed the pricing model, which is now better than it was before."
  • "It is different for every company, but for us, it's every three years."
  • "Qualys is cheaper and more affordable than other solutions."
  • "The pricing and licensing for Qualys could be improved."
  • "The license is on a yearly basis."

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  • "We have to pay standard licensing fees."

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    Questions from the Community
    What is your primary use case for Qualys VM?
    Top Answer: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… more »
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    What do you like most about Qualys VMDR?
    Top Answer: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 if… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys VMDR?
    Top Answer:We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years.
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    What do you like most about XM Cyber?
    Top Answer:The platform's most valuable feature is attack simulation.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for XM Cyber?
    Top Answer:We have to pay standard licensing fees. There are no additional costs. It is an expensive product. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
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    What needs improvement with XM Cyber?
    Top Answer:XM Cyber could identify all areas of vulnerability. They could expand the identification span for different areas.
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    Ranking
    3rd
    out of 42 in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
    Views
    6,732
    Comparisons
    5,110
    Reviews
    23
    Average Words per Review
    446
    Rating
    7.9
    27th
    out of 53 in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
    Views
    712
    Comparisons
    376
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    294
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
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    XM Cyber
    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.

    XM Cyber is a leading hybrid cloud security company that’s changing the way innovative organizations approach cyber risk. Our attack path management platform continuously uncovers hidden attack paths to your critical assets across cloud and on-prem environments, so you can cut them off at key junctures and eradicate risk with a fraction of the effort. This overcomes the big disconnect that security teams experience when they’re presented with endless alerts, yet can’t see which exposures impact risk the most, how they come together to be exploited by an attacker, or how to efficiently eliminate them. This approach is a complete game-changer, which is why some of the world’s largest, most complex organizations choose XM Cyber to help eradicate risk. Founded by top executives from the Israeli cyber intelligence community, XM Cyber has offices in North America, Europe, and Israel.

    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
    Hamburg Port Authority, Plymouth Rock Corporation
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Transportation Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization33%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Qualys VMDR is ranked 3rd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 77 reviews while XM Cyber is ranked 27th in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) with 2 reviews. Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2, while XM Cyber is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Good visibility but expensive and needs better support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of XM Cyber writes "Reliable with no false-positives and helpful support". Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Tenable Vulnerability Management, whereas XM Cyber is most compared with Pentera, Cymulate, SafeBreach, Picus Security and Orca Security.

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