Hands-on with Qualys VM
A Practical Guide to Vulnerability Management, Scanning, and Remediation with Qualys VM
Overview
Hands-on with Qualys VM
This project provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Qualys Vulnerability Management (VM) — from understanding its architecture to running vulnerability scans, prioritizing risks, and generating compliance-ready reports.
By the end of this project, you will:
- Understand what Qualys VM is and how it fits into enterprise security.
- Learn the architecture of Qualys VM (Scanner Appliance, Cloud Platform, Dashboards).
- Set up Qualys VM in your environment and configure initial scans.
- Use the Qualys Knowledgebase to understand CVEs, exploits, and risk factors.
- Run practical vulnerability scans and schedule recurring assessments.
- Prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities using Qualys workflows.
- Generate reports for security teams, executives, and auditors.
What You'll Learn
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Vulnerability Management Fundamentals
Understand how Qualys VM detects and manages vulnerabilities in enterprise systems.
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Knowledgebase Usage
Explore Qualys Knowledgebase to understand CVEs, exploits, severity ratings, and patch details.
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Practical Scanning
Configure, run, and schedule scans across networks and hosts.
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Risk Assessment & Prioritization
Prioritize vulnerabilities by severity, exploitability, and business impact.
Prerequisites
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Knowledge Base
Basic understanding of vulnerabilities (CVEs, CVSS, exploits) -
Knowledge Base
Familiarity with TCP/IP networking and Linux/Windows servers
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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