Qualys Certification and Training Center

Welcome to the Qualys Certification and Training Center where you can take free training courses with up-to-date hands-on labs featuring the latest Qualys Suite features and best practices. Available self-paced, in-person and online

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Vulnerability Management Learning Path:

Vulnerability Management Foundation (optional)Understand the basics of Vulnerability Management. VMDR with TruRiskAn introduction to core Qualys sensors and core VMDR functionality.CyberSecurity Asset Management (CSAM)Learn to organize and manage data in a better way using various features of the CSAM application.Scanning StrategiesScan a complex network of devices.Reporting StrategiesBuild a reporting program that impacts security decisions.Patch ManagementAccelerate vulnerability remediation for all your IT assets.

Policy Compliance Learning Path:

Policy Compliance Foundation (optional)Understand the basics of Policy Compliance. Policy ComplianceLearn how to verify the baseline configuration of your host assets.

PCI Compliance Learning Path:

PCI Compliance Foundation (optional)Understand the basics of PCI Compliance. PCI ComplianceSee how to scan your assets for PCI Compliance.

Endpoint Detection and Response Learning Path:

Endpoint Detection and Response Foundation (optional)Understand the basics of EDR and endpoint security. Endpoint Detection and ResponseLearn how to secure endpoints and hunt for malware with Qualys EDR.

Foundational courses:

Endpoint Detection and Response FoundationUnderstand the basics of EDR and endpoint security.Vulnerability Management FoundationUnderstand the basics of Vulnerability Management.Policy Compliance FoundationUnderstand the basics of Policy Compliance.PCI Compliance FoundationUnderstand the basics of PCI Compliance.

Additional certified courses:

AdministrationLearn about subscription administration and using the Qualys Administration Utility.Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR)Learn to create reusable custom detections and remediations, including deploying custom configurations and applications.Endpoint Detection and ResponseLearn how to secure endpoints and hunt for malware with Qualys EDR.Qualys Query Language (QQL)Learn the basics of Qualys Query Language in this course. You will use Qualys Query Language (QQL) for building search queries to fetch information from Qualys databases.API FundamentalsLearn the basics of the Qualys API in Vulnerability Management.Cloud AgentLearn how to configure and deploy Cloud Agents.Container SecurityLearn the core features of Qualys Container Security and best practices to secure containers.File Integrity MonitoringLog and track file changes across your global IT systems.PCI ComplianceSee how to scan your assets for PCI Compliance.Web Application ScanningLearn the core features of Qualys Web Application Scanning.

Watch individual videos to learn specific skills and techniques with Qualys.

Asset Inventory & IT Security:

Qualys Subscription HealthLearn how to manage your Qualys subscription healthCSAM: See your attack surface like an attacker wouldThis video series helps you identify security gaps and respond to them. Protect your online assets and cybersecurity posture with EASM by identifying them before hackers do.External Attack Surface Management - OnboardingQuickly discover all external-facing assets, set up continuous monitoring, and lower your organization's cyber risk.Network Passive SensorAutomatically detect and profile all network-connected systems, eliminating blind spots across your IT environment.Qualys Scanner ApplianceThis video series focuses on Qualys Scanner Appliance deployment and troubleshooting.VMDR with TruRiskGet started with the basics of Vulnerability Management. Learn how to organize assets, scan for vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and create effective reports and dashboards.Scanning StrategiesDive into the vulnerability scanning process and strategy within an enterprise.Reporting StrategiesDive into the vulnerability reporting process and strategy within an enterprise.Continuous MonitoringGet alerts in real time about network irregularities.Qualys Query LanguageBuild search queries in the UI to fetch data from your subscription.Qualys API FundamentalsLearn the basics of the Qualys API.Consulting EditionThe Qualys Cloud Platform packaged for consultants, consulting firms and MSPs.Certificate ViewGet an inventory of your certificates, configure as per best practices, and assess them for vulnerabilitiesPatch ManagementAccelerate vulnerability remediation for all your global IT assetsPatch Management - OnboardingQuickly reduce risk and set up automated jobs with Patch Management. How-to: EDRWalk through the steps for configuring Qualys EDR.How-To: XDRWalk through the steps for setting up and configuring XDR.Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR)Learn to create reusable custom detections and remediations, including deploying custom configurations and applications.

Cloud and Container Security:

Cloud AgentLearn how to configure and deploy Cloud Agents.QGS TrainingGet an overview of Qualys Gateway ServerTotalCloudGet visibility into your comprehensive security for your multi-cloud environment. How To: Container SecurityWalk through the steps to deploy Container Sensor and understand its use cases.Container SecurityLearn the core features of Qualys Container Security and best practices to secure containers.Microsoft AzureLearn how to integrate Qualys with Azure.

Web Application Security:

Web Application ScanningLearn the core features of Qualys Web Application Scanning.

Compliance:

File Integrity MonitoringLog and track file changes across your global IT systems.Policy ComplianceLearn how to verify the baseline configuration of your host assets.PCI ComplianceSee how to scan your assets for PCI Compliance.Security Assessment QuestionnaireLearn how to use templates, either your own or from the template library.

Onboarding Training is designed to get new customers moving as quickly as possible. It is not a certified training. If you just purchased VMDR, this is where you should start.

Onboarding Training for External Attack Surface ManagementThis is the fastest way to get started with EASM.

Onboarding Training for TotalCloudThis is the fastest way to get started with TotalCloud.

Onboarding Training for VMDRThis is the fastest way to get started with VMDR.

Onboarding Training for Patch ManagementThis is the fastest way to get started with Patch Management.

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