Qualys Boosts Patch Management with VMDR 2.0 and TruRisk™
Qualys, a leading cybersecurity company, has bolstered its patch management capabilities with the launch of Qualys VMDR 2.0 and Qualys TruRisk™. These new features optimize patch management by prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk and matching them with suitable patches.
Effective patch management is crucial for prompt and efficient vulnerability remediation. Qualys VMDR 2.0 introduces a prioritization report that facilitates bulk patch deployment for prioritized vulnerabilities. This ensures that high-risk issues are addressed swiftly.
Automated patch management, driven by Qualys Patch Management, proactively targets high-risk vulnerabilities, decreasing the mean time to repair (MTTR). Earlier blogs have explored operationalizing Qualys TruRisk™ and visualizing/measuring risk in the environment.
Adopting a risk-based approach with Qualys TruRisk™ helps prioritize vulnerabilities based on potential impact and likelihood of exploitation. The concluding blog in the series emphasizes the significance of implementing risk-based remediation strategies to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk.
Qualys VMDR 2.0 and Qualys TruRisk™ provide automated and risk-based patch management, ensuring timely and efficient vulnerability remediation. By prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk, organizations can proactively tackle high-risk issues, reducing potential damage and downtime.
