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Scanner Appliance

A Qualys Scanner Appliance is a hardware or virtual appliance that allows organizations to remotely scan their assets within internal or internet-facing networks for vulnerabilities and compliance issues. These appliances extend the functionality of the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform into on-premises environments, enabling security assessments of any systems and devices on the network, including IOTs.

Key Features

End-to-End Security

The Qualys Scanner Appliance is designed with robust security measures to ensure safe and reliable scanning

Comprehensive Support

Supports IP-based assets across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments with IPv6 and vault/HSM integration

Complete Scan Suite 

Supports multiple scan types including VM, PC, WAS, network mapping, and PCI compliance

Scanner Load and Capacity per Scan/IP 

Defines the capacity consumption per scan type and per IP to ensure optimal scanner performance

Multi-Mode Scanning Support

Supports internal and external scanning to assess risks across the network perimeter

Flexible Scanner Adaptability

Qualys Scanner Appliances adapt across physical, virtual, cloud, and container environments

High-Performance Scanner Scaling

Optimized Hardware and Virtual Configurations for Maximum Performance

Scanner Types

Virtual Scanner Appliances

Cloud Deployment

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Learn how to deploy and configure Qualys virtual Scanner Appliances on various platforms.

Perimeter Scanner Appliances

DMZs and Data Centers

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Steps to install and configure Qualys Physical Scanner Appliances.

Physical Scanner Appliances

Hardware in Environment

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Steps to install and configure Qualys Physical Scanner Appliances.

Containerized Scanner Appliances

Compute Engine

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Comprehensive setup guide for deploying Qualys Containerized Scanner Appliance.

Offline Scanner Appliances

On-Premises

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Deploy and configure Qualys offline Scanner Appliance in on-premises environments.

Key Benefits

Automated Scans

Schedule and run scans automatically

Detailed Reporting

Actionable insights and vulnerabilities

Secure Management

Role-based access and secure configuration

Flexible Deployment

Deploy in cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments

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Best Practices

Regular Updates

Keep scanners updated with the latest definitions and patches

Segmented Scanning

Scan critical assets separately for efficiency and safety

Monitor Reports

Review scan reports regularly and act on vulnerabilities promptly

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Supported Platforms

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