Qualys Powers Website Safety with Improved SSL Labs Service

New APIs and new free open source tool to automate website testing for SSL vulnerabilities

Qualys has recently included free assessment APIs, accompanied by a free open source tool that can be used for bulk and automated testing of websites. These new enhancements provide the same results as those obtained manually on SSL Labs, while enabling security professionals managing several websites to consolidate testing, detect changes in results and receive notifications on certificate expiration.

“By offering free API access, we are enabling our users to automate website testing and regularly check their configuration in order to ensure websites are secure and protected from SSL vulnerabilities.” said Ivan Ristic, director of engineering, Qualys.

“Our customers’ security is our top priority,” said David Rockvam, vice president marketing, Entrust. “With this API, we can regularly check to ensure their ongoing safety and keep their businesses running smoothly. This will substantially improve the overall security of our customers.”

The new features within SSL Labs includeServer Assessment APIs and Open Source Command-Line Tool.