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Qualys has a solution portfolio of more than 20 natively integrated applications covering asset management, IT security, web application security, cloud and containers security, and policy compliance. The spectrum of risk mitigation solutions includes assets visibility, prevention and remediation and threat detection and response.
Its EASM or External Attack Surface Management launched in August 2022 enables external assets visibility by providing an outside-in view identifying high-priority assets visible to threat actors. Similarly, VMDR 2.0 TruRisk launched in June 2022, enables a risk-based approach to cybersecurity. It defines an asset risk score based on business criticality plus detection score, minus the mitigation to prioritise risk mitigation.
Digital transformation keeps accelerating and between emerging technologies and hybrid workforces, the attack surface is constantly expanding and getting more difficult to secure. Qualys provides several different capabilities to address digital transformation pain points such as cloud security which provides a complete view of an organisation’s cloud security posture; VMDR or Vulnerabilities Management Detection and Response for traditional endpoints, mobile devices, and operational technology; web application security to find and fix security issues in web apps.
It also provides Patch Management to ensure vulnerability remediation for a distributed workforce without the need for VPN and EDR or Endpoint Detection and Response to identify and act on suspicious or malicious activities, and many more.
Risk mitigation solutions from Qualys include asset visibility, prevention, remediation, threat detection, and response
Qualys is an integrated solution which provides organisations with the ability to consolidate the cybersecurity stack, reduce complexity, increase operational efficiency, and optimise costs. The extensible, self-updating and centrally managed, cloud-native solutions can be adopted via Shared Cloud Platform SCP or Private Cloud Platform PCP.
Qualys solution focuses on risk mitigation, provides full assets visibility, enables vendor consolidation, supports stakeholder alignment, and delivers process automation and effective innovation. With Qualys One Cloud Platform, One Single Agent, and One Global View, enterprises can expect more security, less complexity, less spending, and less risk.
The Qualys Global Partner Programme attracts leading managed security service providers, solution partners, consultants, and auditors worldwide, to offer comprehensive cloud-based security, compliance, and IT solutions. The company rewards partners by providing additional margin to recognise value and collaboration, protecting revenue for customer renewals and funding for partner-driven marketing efforts.
VMDR 2.0 TruRisk takes a risk-based approach to cybersecurity by defining asset risk scores based on business criticality
It also provides product-based training, self-paced training and labs, or instructor-led classes and Qualys product certifications at no cost. The Qualys Partner Portal is a single easy-to-access site enabling partners to locate relevant programme information and access dashboards to measure success and upcoming renewals.
To continuously strengthen risk mitigation, Qualys aims to further support a risk-based approach to cybersecurity with new features and product evolution. Automation will continue to play a critical role in the Qualys product portfolio to reduce the time to remediate and accelerate detection and response capabilities.
The company also expects that Qualys Open Cloud Platform will continue its integration path with the broader technology ecosystem, enabling customers to streamline and automate cybersecurity and information technology processes. It also believes that operational technology will continue to be a focus area, especially in terms of IT and OT convergence. Multi-cloud security is also expected to expand to improve capabilities and CSP coverage.
TOP EXECUTIVE
As the Managing Director for Qualys Middle East, Hadi is responsible for the company’s field operations, including a combination of direct and channel sales and marketing strategies aimed at driving strong customer growth.
He has more than 25 years of experience in IT, security, law and business development experience in the Middle East and Gulf region. Hadi began his career as an IT engineer in Lebanon with Silicon Computer Systems before specialising in information security and spending 10 years in Saudi Arabia with I(TS)2, first providing security training and consultancy and transitioning to business development and team management. He moved into his current role with Qualys in late 2012.
The announcement of Qualys UAE Cloud at the end of 2020 was an important milestone for the company and Hadi as it came at a pivotal moment amidst the economic crisis when organisations were in search of locally hosted security solutions to support their digital transformation initiatives.
DREAM ROLE
As Hadi continues to gain wisdom, knowledge, and experience, he aspires to continue to lead and inspire highly motivated professionals, build leaders of the future and make a difference in the regional cybersecurity arena.
ROLE MODEL
During his early years at Qualys, Hadi got the opportunity to work closely with the late Philippe Courtot who was a true visionary, leader, innovator, and customer advocate. As his mentor, Courtot pushed Hadi to be the best version of himself and always think outside the box.
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Sight and sound are two of the five senses that Hadi likes to experience through photography and composing and playing music.
