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Qualys is a leading global provider of cloud security and compliance solutions, offering an end-to-end cloud security and compliance platform. 70% of the Forbes Global 50 use Qualys. Its product portfolio includes vulnerability management, compliance management, web application security, endpoint detection and response, and other functions. The Qualys platform is widely used by many enterprises and government agencies to protect their IT infrastructure from network threats.
Key Features
Comprehensive Platform: Covering various functions such as vulnerability management, compliance management, asset management, web application security, etc.
Cloud Infrastructure: Cloud-based architecture, eliminating the need for complex local installation and maintenance.
Automation Features: Automated vulnerability scanning and remediation suggestions, simplifying security management processes.
Detailed Reports: Generating detailed security reports to help users understand and address security vulnerabilities.
Qualys Tutorial
The following is a detailed tutorial on using Qualys, including steps for account creation, asset scanning, and report generation.
Step 1: Registration and Login
Registration Steps
Visit the official website: Open a browser and visit the Qualys official website.
Create an account: Click on the Free Trial button at the top right of the page, fill in the required information to register for a free trial account.
Platform login: After registration, use the account and password you provided during registration to log in to the Qualys platform.
Step 2: Configuration and Asset Scanning
Configuration Steps
Configure scanner: After logging in, go to Scans -> Appliances, click on the New button to add a new scanner. Choose between cloud scanner or local scanner based on your needs.
Add assets: Go to Assets -> Host Assets, click on the New button to add assets for scanning, including IP addresses, hostnames, etc.
Step 3: Run Vulnerability Scans
Scanning Steps
Create a scan task: In Scans -> New Scan, select Vulnerability Scan, configure the scan task, and choose the assets added earlier.
Run the scan: Once configured, click on the Launch button to start the scan task. You can check the status and progress of the scan task in Scans -> Scan List.
View scan results: After the scan is complete, you can view the results in Scans -> Scan List. Click on the specific task name to see detailed vulnerability information and remediation suggestions.
Step 4: Generate and Export Reports
Report Generation Steps
Generate a report: Go to Reports -> New Report, select Vulnerability Report, configure the report parameters, and choose the previous scan task.
View the report: Once the report is generated, you can view and download it in Reports -> Report List. The report includes detailed vulnerability descriptions, risk levels, and remediation suggestions.
Export the report: Click on the Download button next to the report to export it in PDF, HTML, or other formats for sharing and archiving.