Qualys Web Application Scanning (WAS)
Find and fix vulnerabilities in your web apps and APIs.
Overview
Qualys Web Application Scanning (WAS) is a cloud service that provides automated crawling and testing of custom web applications to identify vulnerabilities. It is part of the broader Qualys Cloud Platform, which offers a range of security and compliance solutions.
✨ Key Features
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection (OWASP Top 10)
- API Scanning
- Malware Detection
- Integration with Qualys Cloud Platform
- Scalable Cloud Architecture
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Part of the integrated Qualys Cloud Platform
- Scalability for large enterprises
- Strong focus on compliance and reporting
Unique Value: Provides a scalable and easy-to-manage solution for web application scanning, fully integrated with a comprehensive platform for vulnerability and compliance management.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Large-scale scanning of thousands of web applications
- Integration with vulnerability management programs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need SAST or IAST capabilities
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the benefit of a single platform and single vendor for multiple security functions, which can simplify operations for organizations already using Qualys for other purposes.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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