Qualys VMDR
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What is Qualys VMDR
Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response) is a cloud-delivered vulnerability management product that discovers assets, assesses vulnerabilities, prioritizes remediation based on risk, and tracks response activities. It is used by security and IT operations teams to manage vulnerability exposure across endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and container images. VMDR combines scanning, asset inventory, and risk scoring within the broader Qualys Cloud Platform, and it supports integrations for ticketing and remediation workflows.
Unified asset and vuln inventory
VMDR ties vulnerability findings to an asset inventory so teams can see exposure by host, application, and environment. It supports multiple assessment approaches, including authenticated scanning and agent-based telemetry, which helps cover remote endpoints and cloud instances. This consolidation reduces the need to reconcile data across separate discovery and scanning tools.
Risk-based prioritization workflows
VMDR provides prioritization features that help teams focus on vulnerabilities with higher likelihood and impact, rather than treating all CVEs equally. It supports remediation workflows through integrations (for example, ITSM/ticketing) and reporting that tracks progress over time. This is useful for organizations that need to operationalize vulnerability management across multiple teams.
Cloud platform and integrations
VMDR runs as part of the Qualys Cloud Platform, which can simplify deployment compared with on-premises scanners and separate databases. The platform approach supports API access and integrations with security operations and DevSecOps pipelines, enabling automated ingestion and workflow actions. Organizations already using other Qualys modules can share sensors, asset context, and reporting across capabilities.
Remediation depends on external tools
VMDR identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities, but patching and configuration changes typically occur in separate endpoint management, configuration management, or ITSM systems. As a result, end-to-end remediation automation may require additional products and integration work. Teams should validate how well VMDR fits their existing patch and change-management processes.
Coverage varies by environment
Depth of findings can vary depending on whether assets support authenticated scanning, agents, or network reachability. Some environments (segmented networks, ephemeral cloud workloads, or restricted credentials) can reduce visibility or increase operational effort. Organizations often need a mix of sensors and credential management to maintain consistent coverage.
Platform complexity and tuning
The breadth of features (asset inventory, prioritization, reporting, and workflow) can introduce setup and tuning effort, especially for large enterprises. Scan performance, false positives/negatives, and prioritization outputs may require ongoing calibration and exception handling. Teams should plan for governance around asset tagging, ownership, and remediation SLAs to keep results actionable.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| VMDR (Enterprise) | Custom / per-asset (contact sales) | Qualys describes VMDR as licensed on a per-asset basis; enterprise pricing is provided via quote (contact sales). |
| VMDR TruRisk (SMB) | Starting at $2,195 | Enterprise-grade VMDR functionality packaged for small businesses; includes asset discovery, vulnerability assessment, reporting, TruRisk prioritization. |
| VMDR TruRisk FixIT | Starting at $2,995 | TruRisk + Remediation (automated patch deployment, custom remediation, third-party patching). |
| VMDR TruRisk ProtectIT | Starting at $4,645 | TruRisk + Remediation + Anti-Virus (AV/malware protection, incident response, threat hunting). |
| VMDR for Mobile Devices | Starting at $60 per device per year | Mobile device–focused offering; listed starting price per device/year. |
| Qualys Community Edition (free) | Free (limited) | Community Edition: permanently free tier with limits (e.g., up to 16 internal assets and 3 external assets; one virtual scanner appliance). |
Seller details
Qualys, Inc.
Foster City, California, USA
1999
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https://www.qualys.com/
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