Qualys Collaborates with Red Hat to Enhance Security for Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS and Red Hat OpenShift

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Qualys (NASDAQ: QLYS) has partnered with Red Hat to improve security for Red Hat OpenShift and its Enterprise Linux CoreOS. This collaboration introduces a containerized Qualys Cloud Agent that provides continuous visibility and management of vulnerabilities. The integrated solution enables users to monitor installed software, manage host hygiene, and deploy security measures without modifying the host. This collaboration aims to enhance the security posture for organizations utilizing Red Hat technology.

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• Collaboration with Red Hat to enhance security for Red Hat OpenShift.
• Introduction of a containerized Qualys Cloud Agent for continuous visibility.
• Integrated security management streamlining vulnerability detection and compliance.

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• None.

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced it has collaborated with Red Hat to drive greater security for both the container and host operating system for Red Hat OpenShift.

Teaming with Red Hat, Qualys is offering a unique approach providing a containerized Qualys Cloud Agent that extends security to the operating system. The Cloud Agent for Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS on OpenShift combined with the Qualys solution for Container Security provides continuous discovery of packages and vulnerabilities for the complete Red Hat OpenShift stack. Built on the Qualys Cloud Platform, Qualys' solution seamlessly integrates with customers' vulnerability management workflows, reporting and metrics to help reduce risk. 

"Security is one of the biggest areas of concern for nearly every organization, and we believe that a strong partner ecosystem helps to address these concerns by giving our customers a wide range of solution choices," said Aaron Levey, Head of Security Partner Ecosystem at Red Hat. "Qualys' Cloud Platform and Cloud Agent helps administrators gain deeper visibility into known vulnerabilities that may be present on their Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS nodes with pointers to associated Red Hat Security Advisories, leaning on the expertise of Red Hat as well as Qualys' own skills in driving cloud-native security."

The Qualys Cloud Agent for Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS on Red Hat OpenShift helps customers: 

• See the Full Inventory – Continuous visibility of installed software, open ports, and Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) for all Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS nodes with comprehensive reporting.
• Manage Host Hygiene – Fully integrated on the Qualys Cloud Platform to automatically detect and manage host status related to patches and compliance adherence for known vulnerabilities.
• Easily Deploy to the Host - Simplified deployment via the Qualys Cloud Agent to secure the host operating system. This approach eliminates the need to modify the host, open ports, or manage credentials.
• Get Complete Coverage – Full coverage of Red Hat OpenShift and Qualys Container security delivers comprehensive visibility from the host operating system through to images and containers running on OpenShift.

"As security teams look to support modern applications built on cutting edge technology like Red Hat OpenShift, they need to secure both the running container images and the underlying OpenShift cluster," said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys. "By collaborating with Red Hat, we have built a unique approach to secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS that provides complete control over containerized workloads enhancing Qualys' ability to help customers discover, track and continuously secure containers."

Availability
To sign up for Qualys Cloud Agent for Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS visit qualys.com/openshift. You can also learn more by registering for the Securing Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS in Red Hat OpenShift with Qualys webinar.

Additional Resources 

• Read the Qualys Red Hat OpenShift blog
• Register for the webinar
• Learn about the Qualys Cloud Agent
• Details on the Qualys Cloud Platform
• Follow Qualys on LinkedIn and Twitter

About Qualys 
Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based security and compliance solutions with over 19,000 active customers in more than 130 countries, including a majority of each of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and consolidate their security and compliance solutions in a single platform and build security into digital transformation initiatives for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.  

The Qualys Cloud Platform and its integrated Cloud apps deliver businesses critical security intelligence continuously, enabling them to automate the full spectrum of auditing, compliance, and protection for IT systems and web applications across on premises, endpoints, cloud, containers, and mobile environments. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has established strategic partnerships with leading cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and the Google Cloud Platform, and managed service providers and consulting organizations including Accenture, BT, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Deutsche Telekom, DXC Technology, Fujitsu, HCL Technologies, IBM, Infosys, NTT, Optiv, SecureWorks, Tata Communications, Verizon and Wipro. The company is also a founding member of the Cloud Security Alliance. For more information, please visit www.qualys.com.  

Qualys and the Qualys logo are proprietary trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other products or names may be trademarks of their respective companies.  
Qualys and the Qualys logo are proprietary trademarks of Qualys, Inc. All other products or names may be trademarks of their respective companies. 

Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the Red Hat logo and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. 

Media Contact: 
Jackie Dutton, Qualys 
media@qualys.com

 

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FAQ

What is the significance of Qualys' collaboration with Red Hat for QLYS investors?

The partnership enhances Qualys' service offerings, potentially increasing customer acquisition and revenue.

What solutions are included in the Qualys and Red Hat collaboration?

The collaboration includes the containerized Qualys Cloud Agent for Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS and solutions for Container Security.

How does Qualys' Cloud Agent improve Red Hat security?

It provides continuous visibility of software, vulnerability management, and simplified deployment without modifying the host.

When was the Qualys and Red Hat partnership announced?

The partnership was announced on August 3, 2021.

What platform does Qualys use for its security solutions?

Qualys utilizes its Cloud Platform to deliver integrated security and compliance solutions.