Qualys Unit (QLU) – A Flexible Subscription Model

At Qualys, we understand the need for flexibility in choosing the applications that best meet your evolving business requirements. Hence, we offer Qualys Unit (QLU), a flexible subscription model that allows you to re-allocate various applications across the Qualys TotalCloud™ portfolio.  
 
With QLUs, you can purchase a pool of Qualys units and assign them to the Qualys applications based on the resources used. As your needs evolve, you can reallocate QLUs within the TotalCloud™ ecosystem, for example, shifting units from VMs to container nodes during app modernization.

The unused QLUs can be transferred between applications, allowing you to make the most of your subscription without the need for re-licensing.

For example, when you buy a TotalCloud™ license for any of its use cases (CSPM, for example), all other modules, such as KCS, CWPP, CDR, and so on, are automatically enabled in the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform. This gives you immediate access without having to request a separate trial from a Qualys Technical Account Manager (TAM). 
 
To use QLUs, you need to convert your license-based subscription into a QLU-based subscription. Contact your administrator or Qualys Technical Account Manager to know more about QLUs and their usage. 

Qualys Apps and the Applicable QLUs

The table below lists the Qualys applications eligible for QLU-based subscriptions, along with the minimum number of QLUs required for each module based on your resource usage. You can purchase QLUs and reassign them across the following TotalCloud™ applications.