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IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

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33% willing to recommend
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Qualys VMDR

Read 77 Qualys VMDR reviews
6,866 views|5,201 comparisons
93% willing to recommend
Featured Review
Andrea Castorino
A stable solution that can be deployed in parts to improve its robustness and reliability
Ruan Kotze
Helped us quickly remediate vulnerabilities thanks to its automation and ease of use
The benefits I've seen are twofold. The biggest benefit is from a security operations perspective, where we are able to drive our security posture... Read more →
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Pros
"IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service has enough flexibility that we needed.""We deploy the solution in parts so we can easily manage the parts to improve the robustness and reliability of the software."

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"The most valuable feature is the connection of threat intelligence information with identified vulnerabilities, which means you can prioritize vulnerabilities according to actual attacks.""I like Qualys because it is a very complete product, more so than Tenable.""The reporting is fine.""It's stable and quite reliable.""It is a simple solution that makes scanning easy. You just give it a scheduled task, and it will do everything for you.""Detects new hosts along with vulnerabilities.""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.""There are fewer false positives when using this solution."

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Cons
"IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is not user-friendly, they could improve the user interface, and add more features to compete with Amazon AWS which is better.""IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service's log management should be improved because it is a bit complicated."

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"Could use additional security for the app.""The disadvantage of working with Qualys is that the graphical interface is quite outdated.""The reporting and the GUI need improvements.""They're still evolving their platform in terms of reporting capabilities.""Qualys VM's scanner doesn't pick up every vulnerability, so we have to use multiple scanners to cover that gap.""The reporting in this solution can be improved.""Sometimes the scanning can get overwhelmed and start to drag when a lot of users are trying to scan at once.""There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of the solution was fine."

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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service?
    Top Answer:We deploy the solution in parts so we can easily manage the parts to improve the robustness and reliability of the software.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Cloud Kuberne...
    Top Answer:The price of the solution was fine.
    What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service?
    Top Answer:IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service's log management should be improved because it is a bit complicated.
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    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:The process of defining and discovering scans is organized efficiently.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys VMDR?
    Top Answer:The product is more expensive than that of any other vendor.
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    Ranking
    5th
    out of 9 in Containers as a Service (CaaS)
    Views
    58
    Comparisons
    26
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    323
    Rating
    6.5
    3rd
    out of 37 in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
    Views
    6,866
    Comparisons
    5,201
    Reviews
    26
    Average Words per Review
    423
    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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    Qualys
    Overview

    A managed Kubernetes offering to deliver powerful tools, an intuitive user experience and built-in security for rapid delivery of applications that you can bind to cloud services related to IBM Watson, IoT, DevOps and data analytics. As a certified K8s provider, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service provides intelligent scheduling, self-healing, horizontal scaling, service discovery and load balancing, automated rollouts and rollbacks, and secret and configuration management. The Kubernetes service also has advanced capabilities around simplified cluster management, container security and isolation policies, the ability to design your own cluster, and integrated operational tools for consistency in deployment.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Think Research, Eurobits Technologies
    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
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Transportation Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization32%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise44%

    IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is ranked 5th in Containers as a Service (CaaS) with 2 reviews while Qualys VMDR is ranked 3rd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 77 reviews. IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is rated 6.6, while Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service writes "A stable solution that can be deployed in parts to improve its robustness and reliability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Good visibility but expensive and needs better support". IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is most compared with Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, whereas Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Tenable Vulnerability Management.

    We monitor all Containers as a Service (CaaS) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.