Qualys Cloud Security Assessment

Qualys Cloud Security Assessment manages maintaining visibility and control over the security posture of public cloud deployments. This tool continuously discovers and tracks cloud assets and resources, such as virtual machines, SQL databases, network security groups, and WebApps, across multiple regions and subscriptions in cloud environments like Azure, AWS, and GCP.

The technical architecture of Qualys Cloud Security Assessment relies on connectors that integrate with cloud providers to gather comprehensive metadata on each resource. This includes associations between resources, enabling the identification of potential security risks such as public and unprotected security groups and their impact on related assets. The platform provides real-time visibility into the security and compliance posture through customizable dashboards and widgets, allowing users to personalize their views based on queries and criteria like top failing controls or misconfigurations.

Key operational considerations include the ability to create and manage policies and controls, aligning with industry standards such as CIS benchmarks and Azure Best Practices. The tool continuously assesses and reports on resource misconfigurations, allowing for precise remediation prioritization. Users can filter, export, and drill down into misconfiguration data, enhancing the efficiency of remediation efforts.

From a technical standpoint, Qualys Cloud Security Assessment leverages out-of-the-box policies and customizable controls to ensure compliance with internal IT policies and regulations. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines and ITSM tools, facilitating DevSecOps practices and reducing mean time to remediate (MTTR) vulnerabilities. The platform also supports the creation of custom reports and role-based access, ensuring that security and compliance data are accessible and actionable for various stakeholders.