This means that QualysGuard lets system administrators stress their own networks just like hackers would, but with absolutely no bad impact. This is nearly 5 times more downloads than any other utility introduced by Sunbelt this year. QualysGuard scans from securely hosted centralized servers located on the Internet. Subscribers need no software, no hardware, and no specialized expertise to use the service, all they need is browser access and their password. About 4 updates per day are centrally made to the vulnerability knowledge base without any action required from the subscriber.
Updates are immediately available to the security auditing process.
Its flagship automated service, QualysGuard, audits subscriber network perimeters on an ongoing basis, significantly enhancing the management of Internet vulnerabilities. QualysGuard is available through IT consultants, network security specialists, and service providers worldwide. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Qualys is privately funded by VeriSign and Bessemer Venture Partners.