Initial Setup

Successful implementation follows this sequence: establish platform access, configure subscription settings, discover assets, and then activate Qualys modules.

Work through these topics in order:

  1. Obtaining Access and Credentials
  2. Subscription Configuration Checklist
  3. Asset Tagging Strategy
  4. Asset Criticality Scoring
  5. Choosing Your Sensors: Cloud Agents vs. Scanner Appliances
  6. Deploying Cloud Agents
  7. Deploying Virtual Scanner Appliances
  8. User Roles and Permissions