Qualys
Qualys
Qualys is a cloud-based solution that detects vulnerabilities on all networked assets, including servers, network devices (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls, etc.), peripherals (such as IP-based printers or fax machines) and workstations. Qualys can assess any device that has an IP address.
Creating a Qualys connection
To create the connection you need:- A username and password to your Qualys account
- The API server URL. Qualys API URLs are region based
| Platform | API Server URL |
|---|---|
| US1 | https://qualysapi.qualys.com |
| US2 | https://qualysapi.qg2.apps.qualys.com |
| US3 | https://qualysapi.qg3.apps.qualys.com |
| US4 | https://qualysapi.qg4.apps.qualys.com |
| EU1 | https://qualysapi.qualys.eu |
| EU2 | https://qualysapi.qg2.apps.qualys.eu |
| IN1 | https://qualysapi.qg1.apps.qualys.in |
| CA1 | https://qualysapi.qg1.apps.qualys.ca |
| AE1 | https://qualysapi.qg1.apps.qualys.ae |
| UK1 | https://qualysapi.qg1.apps.qualys.co.uk |
| AU1 | https://qualysapi.qg1.apps.qualys.com.au |
| Private Platforms | https://qualysapi.<customer_base_url> |
Creating your connection
- In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
- Select the Qualys icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appears.
- (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
- Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
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Fill in the parameters:
- The username
- The password
- The API server URL
- (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
- Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.