Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows
Overview
The Qualys Cloud Agent is a lightweight, secure service that runs in the background of your Windows systems to continuously collect system telemetry. It enables real-time vulnerability detection, compliance monitoring, and asset inventory—without the need for network scans.
This guide covers:
- Supported Windows versions
- Agent installation options
- Activation key usage
- Proxy and network configurations
- Post-installation verification
- Silent and scripted deployments
Who Should Use This Guide?
- IT Administrators and Security Engineers
- Endpoint Deployment Teams
- System Integrators managing agent rollouts
- DevOps teams building automation for secure images
Prerequisites
- Minimum OS and patch requirements are met
- Valid Qualys activation key
- Outbound HTTPS (443) connectivity to Qualys Cloud Platform
- Administrator privileges on target machines
Installation Methods Covered
- Manual Installation (GUI & CLI)
- Silent Installation for Enterprise Scripts
- Deployment via Group Policy (GPO)
- Using Configuration Management Tools (SCCM, Intune, etc.)
Post-Installation Tasks
- Verify agent status in the Qualys Console
- Validate cloud communication
- Assign configuration profiles and tags
- Confirm module activation (VM, PC, FIM, etc.)
Related Resources
Need Help?
For advanced deployment scenarios or troubleshooting, contact Qualys Support or visit the Qualys Community.