Qualys External Attack Surface Management
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Visit| Fact | Qualys External Attack Surface Management | runZero |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | EASM provides an outside-in view of external-facing infrastructure and continuously monitors internet-connected assets. | runZero is an attack surface and exposure management platform covering IT, OT, IoT, cloud, mobile, and remote assets. |
| Security controls | Qualys documents end-to-end encryption, strong access controls and SAML 2.0 enterprise SSO for CSAM. | runZero states that customer data is logically separated, encrypted in transit and at rest, audited through console events, and protected by hardware MFA for privileged staff. |
EASM suits security teams that need to find and track externally exposed assets, including unmanaged cloud services and abandoned resources. It can also fit organizations using Qualys tools or ServiceNow CMDB workflows.
Community Edition is aimed at small businesses, individuals, and security researchers with 100 or fewer assets. The Platform is built for enterprises managing larger environments.