Release 1.8

January 14, 2025

What's New?

Support to View Audit Logs for CAPS

With this release, NPS backend services have added support for audit logging Cloud Agent Passive Sensor (CAPS) operations. This enables the user to see the detailed list of changes made to CAPS configuration and track the user activities. You can utilize this feature in the upcoming release of Cloud Agent.

Benefits

Shows detailed audit log with the exact fields added, removed or changed in the CAPS configuration.
Helps keep track of user activities done over a period of time. For example, the Manager user can track which unit managers made the changes and when.

Key Points

You can find the following activities in the Audit log.

Added new configuration
Updated existing configuration
Removed existing configuration
Enabled or disabled additional configuration or controls

You can view the Audit Logs in the Activity Logs tab of the Administration module.

Support for Process Integrity Monitoring of VMDR OT Assets

With this release, the NPS backend services have extended support for handling Process Integrity Monitoring (PIM) Events reported by the NPS appliance and passing them to the VMDR-OT module along with the asset context. The NPS sensors deployed in OT networks continuously monitor the OT systems for any process events from the regular operations and report these as PIM events. VMDR-OT module analyses these events and as per the business context, categorizes them as threats or expected occurrences. You can utilize this feature in the upcoming release of VMDR OT and NPS appliances.

Support to View External IP Addresses Communicated by VMDR OT Assets

With this release, the NPS backend services now manage the external IP addresses that inventoried assets communicate with. You can view the details of the external IPs in the Network tab of the VMDR-OT module once this feature becomes available in the upcoming release of VMDR-OT module. Currently, the VMDR-OT module does not display external IP addresses—those that exist outside the range configured for internal assets. Instead, all such IP addresses are marked as only External.

Support to View MAC Address of Assets for VMDR OT

With this release, the NPS backend services now support the extraction of MAC addresses for assets in industrial OCA files. Previously, extraction of the asset's name and IP address were supported. In the upcoming release of VMDR OT, you can view the MAC address if it is present in the industrial OCA file.

Enhanced User Interface (UI 4.0) of the Qualys Cloud Platform

Introducing the new and improved UI with the following key upgrades:

Enhanced Navigation for a Streamlined User Experience
Standardized UI Elements for Seamless Navigation
Reorganized the Communication Tab for Easier Information Management

See it in Action

Watch this video to explore the new UI and discover the key enhancements designed to improve your experience!

Enhanced Navigation for a Streamlined User Experience

The redesigned menu structure and streamlined layouts make it easier to access critical features. You can now navigate the platform more intuitively, reducing the time spent on routine tasks. The new layout reduces cognitive load, providing a more apparent distinction between primary, secondary, and tertiary navigation elements, ensuring a seamless workflow for new and experienced users.

Primary and Secondary Navigation Elements

Navigation Elements	Updates
Primary	We have added a vertical navigation bar on the left side of your screen for quick module access. This keeps your work space organized and everything just a click away. Use the toggle icon next to the module name in the top-left corner to dock or undock the bar, which keeps icon labels visible.
Secondary	The secondary navigation bar has been redesigned for a more intuitive user experience. Sub-menu options are displayed in a horizontal bar at the top, allowing easy access to features. Active tabs are highlighted in bold, making your current selection clear.

Standardized UI Elements for Seamless Navigation

We have applied a consistent look and feel across all modules, promoting better usability and reducing the learning curve. These updates ensure that transitioning between modules is seamless and intuitive.

View new UI element.

Reorganized the Communication Tab for Easier Information Management

The Communication tab has been reorganized for better usability, with clear sections to help you quickly find important information.

Section	Updates
Notifications	This section focuses on items requiring immediate attention and follow-up.
Messages	This section delivers general updates and information from the platform.

Section

Updates

Notifications

This section focuses on items requiring immediate attention and follow-up.

Messages

This section delivers general updates and information from the platform.

Enhanced UI Rollout Starting January 2025

The enhanced user interface is rolling out in phases starting January 2025. To guide you through the transition, you will receive in-platform notifications and email updates. Compatibility is seamless, with no additional setup required.

Learn More

Explore the full details of these updates! Check out our blog for insights.

For more information on the rollout phase, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

Platform Name Change Update

We are renaming the Qualys Cloud Platform to the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform. This change highlights Qualys' commitment to empowering CISOs, cybersecurity professionals, and risk stakeholders to effectively measure and mitigate the impact of cyber risk on their organizations.

The Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform is the only cybersecurity and risk management solution that enables you to measure, communicate, and eliminate cyber risk across the extended enterprise with precise remediation and mitigation actions.

This update does not affect the platform’s functionality or features. The name change will be implemented across all product interfaces in phases starting January 2025.

For more information, check out this blog.