Getting Started with CAR

You must have the user roles defined to get started with Qualys CAR. Not all users have access to execute all the operations; hence, user segregation is a better way to streamline the process of script execution in your environment.

Qualys CAR uses role-based access control (RBAC) permissions that control access to various functions.

Qualys CAR includes the following features:

- Provides a framework to maintain a repository of generic scripts that can be executed on assets and the output of the scripts is shared with the applications in your Qualys subscription.

- Allows the output of a script execution to be shared with other Qualys apps that are registered to fetch the script output.

A typical CAR workflow includes the following:

- Create a script

- Test a script (optional)

- Review a script

- Execute a script on demand (Run Now) or schedule its execution

To know more about the predefined roles in Qualys CAR, refer to Required Roles and Permissions for CAR.

Note: We provide a free license type for CAR to help you understand CAR and its features. This license is automatically activated for our new customers. With the free license type for CAR, you can access only Home and Library. However, for an enriched experience, you can choose a trial license plan. This trial license plan lets you access all features of CAR for 30 days. 

Related Topics

Role-Based Access Control

Prerequisites for CAR

Supported Platforms

Supported Scripting Languages

Creating Scripts

Testing Scripts

Reviewing and Approving Scripts

Executing Scripts

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