A Cloud Agent is a lightweight software installed on assets and endpoints to deliver continuous visibility, real-time monitoring, and automated security assessments. It collects system data, identifies vulnerabilities, and enables fast remediation without requiring traditional network scans or manual intervention.
Organizations today needs continuous monitoring, detection, and remediation of evolving cybersecurity threats. You can employ Qualys Cloud Agent to meet these requirements. Qualys Cloud Agent provides continuous monitoring, detection, and patch deployment for remediation, eliminating the need for disruptive scans or complex configurations.
The Qualys Cloud Agent is a lightweight, self-updating software that provides continuous visibility and security across endpoints, servers, and cloud-based assets. It operates with minimal resource usage, securely transmitting real-time system and configuration data to the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform via outbound HTTPS connections, eliminating the need for scheduled scans or firewall changes.
Cloud Agent supports multiple operating systems, works offline with automatic syncing, and enables seamless activation of applications such as Vulnerability Management, Policy Compliance, and File Integrity Monitoring, among others. By consolidating multiple security functions into a single agent, it simplifies deployment, scales globally, and enhances risk posture without disrupting system performance.
Set the data collection intervals to ensure the periodic host asset scanning for continuous detection and monitoring.
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Configure Reduced Activity Period to temporarily restrict the Cloud Agent activities.
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Create SwCA Scan Profile to launch the Software Composition Analysis scans on Cloud Agent hosts.
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Cloud Agent self-protection prevents un-trusted processes from making any unnecessary changes to Cloud Agent configurations.
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Create databased assessment profiles to authenticate and assess databases using Cloud Agent.
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Create an Agent Version Control profile to control the Cloud Agent version being used on your assets.
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Configure Cloud Agent as passive sensor to monitor network activity and detect active assets in your network.
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Download Cloud Agent logs remotely for more convinient troubleshooting.
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Create Agent Provisioning Rules with asset identification atributes to prevent duplication of Cloud Agent records.
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Evaluate Cloud Agent health status without analyzing Cloud Agent logs manually.
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Launch On-demand scan on Cloud Agent Hosts to scan and detect the vulnerabilities.
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Follow the Cloud Agent journey to understand how Cloud Agent helps you secure your assets with continuous monitoring and real-time analysis.
Prerequisites
Cloud Agent host must meet the certain requirements for optimal use of Cloud Agent capabilities.
Learn More →Platform Availability Matrix
Check Cloud Agent Platform Availability Matrix to learn about Qualys applications supported by different Cloud Agent variants.
Learn More →Cloud Agent Activation Keys
Learn about Cloud Agent activation keys to begin with Cloud Agent installation.
Learn More →Download and Install Cloud Agents
Download and install Cloud Agent on host assets to ensure continuous monitoring and vulnerability remediation.
Learn More →Configuration Profiles
Create Cloud Agent configuration profiles to define Cloud Agent performance attributes.
Learn More →Cloud Agent Deployment Methods
Cloud Agent supports various deployment methods. Find the best deployment method for environment.
Learn More →Cloud Agent Search Tokens
Use Cloud Agent search tokens to find the assets based on different search criteria.
Learn More →Cloud Agent APIs
Use Cloud Agent APIs to automate Cloud Agent workflows and configurations.
Learn More →Begin your journey with Cloud Agent. Learn how to use to Cloud Agent for continuous monitoring and remediation.
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