Qualys VMDR Onboarding Card Q1 2025

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Contents

Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 4

Important Links........................................................................................................... 5

Operational and Support Links ............................................................................................ 5

Training Links ..................................................................................................................... 6

1. Start with Scoping ................................................................................................... 7

2. Deploy Sensors to Collect Data ............................................................................... 7

3. Organize Assets for Increased Efficiency ................................................................. 7

4. Communicate Effectively ........................................................................................ 8

5. Reduce Risks by Eliminating Vulnerabilities ............................................................ 8

1. Start with Scoping ................................................................................................... 9

2. Deploy Sensors to Collect Data ............................................................................. 13

Scanner Appliances.......................................................................................................... 13

Qualys Scanner Appliance Links ....................................................................................... 14

External Scanners ............................................................................................................ 16

Adding Scannable Host Assets to Your Subscription.................................................. 17

Map Scan ......................................................................................................................... 17

Discovery Scan using a Scanner Appliance ....................................................................... 17

Adding Cloud Agent Assets to Your Subscription ....................................................... 19

Cloud Agent Deployment .................................................................................................. 19

Configuring a Scheduled Vulnerability Scan ...................................................................... 21

Top Tips for Scanning Success .......................................................................................... 22

Merging Agent Records ............................................................................................. 24

23. Organize Assets for Increased Efficiency .............................................................. 25

Things to consider when using Asset Groups ..................................................................... 25

When to use Asset Tags..................................................................................................... 25

4. Communicate Effectively ..................................................................................... 27

Dashboards ...................................................................................................................... 27

Qualys VMDR TruRisk ....................................................................................................... 27

Subscription Health.......................................................................................................... 28

VMDR Reports .................................................................................................................. 30

Tips for Reporting Success ................................................................................................ 31

Account Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 31

5. Eliminate Risks ..................................................................................................... 33