GigaOm recognizes Qualys VMDR as "Leader" for fourth consecutive year in Continuous Vulnerability Management category;
Qualys Web Application Security also recognized a Leader in GigaOm Radar Report for Application Security Testing
Independent analyst firm, GigaOm reviewed over 20 vendors, scoring each on an axis for "Maturity versus Innovation" and "Feature Play vs Platform Play," with vendors in the center classified as "Leaders" in its annual GigaOm Radar Report. In all four years that the report has been published, VMDR has hit the bullseye as a top-ranked leader. The report also categorized three vendors as "Outperformers". In 2024,
"Its risk-based assessment scores 5/5, thanks to VMDR's sophisticated approach, which incorporates asset criticality, risk factors, vulnerability assessment data, and threat intelligence from 25 different feeds. This provides users with trustworthy and contextual risk prioritization," said
Within the GigaOm Radar for Continuous Vulnerability Management, Qualys VMDR is recognized for:
- Risk-based assessment – Qualys VMDR with TruRisk incorporates asset criticality, risk factors, vulnerability assessment data, and threat intelligence from 25 different feeds.
- Cloud-native and serverless function scanning – Strong capabilities in monitoring and scanning cloud workloads and services through Qualys TotalCloud cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) module. This feature offers versatile options for scanning, including agentless, API-based, and snapshot-based approaches.
- Flexibility – Qualys VMDR with TruRisk is able to address a wide range of use cases through multiple deployment options and a comprehensive solution portfolio. This adaptability allows the platform to cater to diverse organizational needs across various environments.
"We're honored to be the only company recognized by GigaOm as both an Outperformer and a Leading Vendor in Continuous Vulnerability Management, as managing and reducing vulnerability risk continues to be a priority for enterprises," said
The GigaOm Radar report examines 20 of the top CVM solutions and compares offerings against the capabilities and business criteria outlined in the companion Key Criteria report. Together, these reports provide an overview of the market, identify leading CVM offerings, and help decision-makers evaluate these solutions so they can make a more informed investment decision.
GigaOm Radar Report for Application Security Testing
Qualys Web Application Security (WAS) was also named a "Leader" in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Application Security Testing. GigaOm recognized Qualys WAS for comprehensive web application scanning capabilities, excelling in automation and scalability, its wide range of integrations, and extensive vulnerability database enabling effective vulnerability management.
Additional Resources
- Read our blog post, "Qualys VMDR Rated as the Only Leader and Outperformer by Independent Analyst Firm"
- Download the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for CVM
- Try Qualys VMDR at no cost for 30 days
About Qualys
The Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform leverages a single agent to continuously deliver critical security intelligence while enabling enterprises to automate the full spectrum of vulnerability detection, compliance, and protection for IT systems, workloads and web applications across on premises, endpoints, servers, public and private clouds, containers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies,
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