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Get an overview and steps to sync inventory and metadata from an AWS account, deploy Qualys sensors, scan, and view the security and compliance of your AWS EC2 instances.
What you'll need
EC2 Scanning feature must be enabled for your subscription. Contact your Technical Account Manager or Support to get this feature. (Not available to Express Lite.)
Your account must have a Manager, Unit Manager, or Scanner role. This applies to both VM and PC.
Scan using a Virtual Scanner ApplianceUsing the virtual scanner appliance, you can scan your EC2 instances.
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Cloud Perimeter Scan using External ScannersQualys External Scanners (Internet Remote Scanners), located at the Qualys Cloud Platform, may be used for perimeter scanning of EC2 instances. |
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Internal Scan using Cloud AgentsUsing our revolutionary Qualys Cloud Agent platform you can deploy lightweight cloud agents to continuously assess your AWS infrastructure for security and compliance.
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