Qualys Web Application Scanning (WAS)
Modern AppSec for Web App & API Security
Overview
Qualys Web Application Scanning (WAS) is a cloud service that provides automated crawling and testing of custom web applications to identify vulnerabilities. It helps organizations discover, catalog, and scan all of their web applications for security risks. Qualys WAS is part of the broader Qualys Cloud Platform.
✨ Key Features
- DAST for web applications and APIs
- Malware Detection
- Discovery and Cataloging of Web Apps
- Authenticated Scanning
- Integration with Qualys Cloud Platform
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Part of the integrated Qualys Cloud Platform
- Strong in asset discovery and management
- Includes malware detection
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive web application security solution that is fully integrated with a leading vulnerability management platform, offering a unified view of security risk.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the advantage of being part of a broader security platform, which can simplify vendor management and data correlation for existing Qualys customers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Available tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Qualys Community Edition offers free scanning for one web app.
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