Progress and Innovations in TruRiskTM Eliminate and Patch Management: An Update on Enhancements
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, Qualys continues to lead the way with its latest patch management releases. Here's a rundown of some of the key features and enhancements that have been introduced to improve vulnerability management efficiency and bolster security:
Abort a Job before patch is applied based on Pre-conditions (Release 3.3)
This new feature allows IT Ops teams to abort a job based on readiness criteria they define, protecting the production environment from unintended changes or potential patching failures.
Enhanced Automation and Scalability (Release 3.3)
Qualys has introduced enhanced automation and scalability features to streamline patch deployment workflows and better integrate with asset discovery, prioritizing critical fixes.
Edit and Rerun Feature (Releases 3.0, 3.3, and 3.6)
The Edit and Rerun feature is invaluable in dynamic IT environments, minimizing operational overhead during high-pressure windows like critical patching weekends or zero-day responses. It helps improve patching compliance by addressing failures or misconfigurations without the need to start job creation from scratch.
Additional OS Version Support (implied, no specific release mentioned)
Improved patching compliance across various environments is now possible with additional OS version support. For the latest snapshot of supported OS versions, please visit: https://success.our socials.com/customersupport/s/cloud-agent-pam
Chaining of Jobs Feature (Release 3.3)
The Chaining of Jobs feature enables IT Ops teams to create tightly sequenced patch jobs, where one job executes only if the previous one completes successfully.
Isolate with rollback feature (Release 3.2)
This feature allows you to contain the risk associated with a high-risk zero-day vulnerability even when no patch or mitigation is available.
Rollback Capability (Release 3.3)
The rollback capability is now available for Linux systems, allowing systems to be reverted to their previous state if a patch introduces instability or breaks functionality.
Unified Reports Tab (Release 2.12)
The Unified Reports Tab consolidates visibility across multiple reports, summarizing the outcomes of all patch jobs, patch availability, and asset information into a single, centralized view.
TruRisk Eliminate (not a standalone fact, but related to future updates)
Qualys announced TruRisk Eliminate to augment patching, aiming to give teams the operational risk insights they need, automate intelligently within existing workflows, and track progress through measurable outcomes.
Mitigation Rollback (Release 3.2)
Security teams can now balance security urgency with operational safety by launching the Eliminations workflow directly from the VMDR Prioritization tab and deploying mitigation scripts when patches are unavailable.
CSV Asset Import in Jobs (Release 2.12)
The CSV Asset Import in Jobs feature allows you to define patch scopes using a static list of assets, reducing the risk of configuration errors and ensuring alignment with asset management practices.
Expansion of Qualys Patch Management Solution (future update)
Qualys Patch Management solution has been expanded into a broader capability, focusing on architecture, automation, and risk-based prioritization.
Tracking Patch Application Date (Release 2.11)
IT Operations can now track when a patch was applied, aiding in security governance and regulatory needs.
Cluster Servers Patching (implied, no specific release mentioned)
The Edit and Rerun feature can also be used for Cluster Servers Patching if you have a proper tagging of the assets in place.
As Qualys continues to evolve, its patch management solution is transforming from a reactive chore into a predictive capability, focusing on fixing what matters most.
