Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR)
In today's dynamic cyber security landscape, organizations must continuously assess and secure their IT assets to prevent potential threats. Qualys CAR provides a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and executing custom scripts for rapid remediation. By leveraging automated assessments, role-based access control, and seamless script execution, CAR enhances security posture while eliminating the need for third-party tools.
The following diagram outlines how Qualys CAR helps enterprises assess assets, identify vulnerabilities, create and execute custom scripts, and strengthen overall security. Click on each pillar to learn more.
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Assessing Assets
Enterprises often manage a vast number of assets that require continuous monitoring to detect and address vulnerabilities. Ensuring the security of these assets can be challenging, especially when blind spots in custom configurations or zero-day vulnerabilities exist. Qualys Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR) provides a centralized solution to proactively assess assets, identifying security gaps before they become major threats.
Identifying Vulnerabilities
When vulnerabilities and security gaps are discovered, immediate remediation is crucial to prevent potential exploitation. Traditional methods often lack the ability to quickly identify and respond to these risks. Qualys CAR enhances an organization's detection and response capabilities, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and addressed efficiently.
Creating and Executing Custom Scripts
Manually initiating remediation across a network of assets can be a complex task, and many traditional solutions do not support executing custom commands for quick fixes. Qualys CAR overcomes this limitation by enabling organizations to create and execute custom scripts, allowing for more tailored and automated remediation processes. To ensure secure execution, CAR implements Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), restricting script execution to authorized users based on their defined roles.
CAR provides a structured workflow for managing scripts, including creation, testing, review, and execution. Scripts can be run immediately or scheduled for execution at a later time. Additionally, CAR maintains a repository of reusable scripts, streamlining remediation efforts and ensuring consistency across assets. The script execution output can also be shared with other Qualys applications, allowing seamless integration with an organization’s security ecosystem.
Improving Security Posture
By enabling custom script execution across the IT environment, Qualys CAR helps organizations strengthen their compliance and security posture. The solution eliminates the dependency on third-party tools, offering a built-in, secure, and efficient method for executing remediation tasks. With user segregation and role-based controls, CAR ensures that remediation actions are carried out safely and systematically, reducing the risk of unauthorized changes. Through proactive assessment and automated response capabilities, Qualys CAR empowers enterprises to maintain a robust security framework.
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