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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

HackerOne and Cisco SecureX [EOL] are both key players in cybersecurity. HackerOne shines in delivering transparent pricing and effective support, making it attractive for budget-sensitive organizations. Cisco SecureX [EOL] offers comprehensive features that justify its higher investment for companies seeking extensive solutions.

Features: HackerOne provides access to a global community of ethical hackers to quickly identify vulnerabilities and offers programs for bug bounties and vulnerability coordination. It integrates smoothly with third-party tools, including payment and project management systems. Cisco SecureX [EOL] offers integration with Cisco products and includes features like automated threat detection and response. It also provides visibility across various security platforms and facilitates incident management through an integrated ribbon feature.

Room for Improvement: HackerOne could enhance its integration capabilities with more diverse third-party services and expand its tools for more advanced threat detection. Streamlining report validation processes would also increase efficiency. Cisco SecureX [EOL] could improve by simplifying its setup process, expanding support documentation, and enhancing compatibility with non-Cisco products. More intuitive user interfaces for orchestration could also be beneficial.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HackerOne ensures easy deployment with security-focused customer service, ideal for quick implementation. Cisco SecureX [EOL] requires a more detailed setup that leverages Cisco's security tools, providing thorough support, making it suited for organizations seeking integrated solutions.

Pricing and ROI: HackerOne is cost-effective with clear ROI through effective vulnerability management. Although Cisco SecureX [EOL] involves a higher entry cost, it promises significant ROI with its comprehensive feature set and integration capabilities. HackerOne is the choice for those prioritizing cost, whereas Cisco SecureX [EOL] appeals to those valuing integration and extensive security.

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Qualys TotalCloud

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Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats

The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.

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Dene Lewis

Head of Technical Strategy and Direction CAE Technology Services Ltd at CAE Technology Services Limited

A scalable SaaS based platform that helps with cyber threat intelligence and automated hunting

I would rate Cisco SecureX a ten out of ten. I find the product to be a fantastic platform. If you are eligible, start using it straight away. The best way to evaluate it is to start using it and see where it fits within your organization. I think it helps our customers really deliver their SecOps goals, and I see it as a core foundation of CAE's own security strategy going forward. Our partnership with Cisco is one that was built on trust over a long period of time. This has enabled us to work together to be able to provide the solutions that our customers need to drive their organizations forward. The value we add as a reseller is being able to work closer with our customers, understand them, and get intimate with their organizations. That enables us to offer them the right solutions that will help them achieve their goals.

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NitishKumar

Consultant at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Crowdsourced security has strengthened our bug discovery and improved vulnerability response

HackerOne is already doing well, although I believe implementing stricter SLAs for the time to first response and time to bounty would help prevent researchers' burnout, especially regarding duplicate submissions. I suggest systematic bug rewards because currently, if a researcher finds one bug in multiple places, they often only get paid for one. Improving the handling of systemic vulnerabilities would encourage deeper research. Additionally, improving multi-currency and crypto payout options would help make the platform more accessible globally.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I would rate Qualys TotalCloud ten out of ten."

"The most valuable feature of Qualys TotalCloud is the visibility it provides."

"Qualys TotalCloud is an excellent platform, and the beauty of the platform is that we can get all the vulnerabilities, see all the reports in a single dashboard, view them segregated, and easily learn about critical, high, and medium findings with appropriately provided remediation steps."

"Qualys TotalCloud has improved our security posture."

"I would definitely recommend Qualys TotalCloud to other users."

"I like the web API security and IoT scanning features the most. The user-friendly design of TotalCloud's interface enables customers to navigate it and use its full potential easily"

"One of Qualys' best features is its categorization, which allows us to see the types of assets, their security postures, and the AI-powered version of the tool."

"Qualys TotalCloud provides a single, prioritized view of risk, reducing the workload associated with consolidating multiple sources for risk prioritization."

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"The SecureX solution has the best impact for the customer because it has all the visibility of my applications and my users' applications."

"SecureX takes all the separate pieces of security within your company, adds in intelligence from different sites and services on the internet, and makes them work together."

"Using SecureX, a tool provided by Cisco, we can easily integrate it with many of our other Cisco products such as Cisco ISE and many networking devices."

"We've reduced our workload by 20 to 30 percent just from being able to focus on the important things, as this product really does a lot of the grunt work for you."

"The ability to create firewalls online has been most valuable including the ability to create rules."

"SecureX has been keeping our devices safe during the pandemic and we haven't had any major threats that have come in or that have been found on our devices."

"The automation and orchestration tools are the most valuable features."

"The most beneficial feature of Cisco SecureX for cybersecurity efforts is its integration with other Cisco solutions and the environment. This sets it apart, as its APIs and overall integration capabilities are very strong. Additionally, its detection capabilities are commendable."

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"HackerOne is larger than WebCloud and has a better reputation than BugCloud, which results in a smoother process."

"One of the biggest strengths is combining a large community of ethical hackers with a structured platform that helps organizations discover, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities efficiently."

"HackerOne has been the right fit for our current situation from both a functionality and cost-effectiveness perspective."

"It helps me to get new sales, profits, and other benefits."

"I notice a return on investment through the group of researchers at HackerOne identifying vulnerabilities, saving us money, time, and manpower, with the efficiency of HackerOne allowing them to accomplish in three to four hours what would take two red teamers a whole day."

"The most valuable feature of HackerOne is its variety of programs. These programs provide depth into various areas, such as mobile, API, and websites."

"If you have a very critical vulnerability, some good companies will acknowledge it and pay you accordingly based on severity."

"Using HackerOne has definitely improved the security of my web application, identifying security gaps I didn't realize as a web developer."

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Cons

"Customer support with Qualys TotalCloud needs a little improvement with the response times."

"It is already perfect, but they can bring some newer dashboards and customization options for the dashboard. It would be great to be able to include on-prem assets on the dashboard."

"The vulnerability part is good, but the policy compliance module needs improvement because it involves a lot of manual work. Specifically, the remediation part of the controls requires enhancements."

"The cloud licensing unit system is unclear, especially since "units" aren't well-defined."

"The onboarding process is a bit difficult. In the initial phase, it is very difficult to understand the features, what the dashboard contains, and what criteria they are using."

"The downside is only in container security, but it has not been a long time since they introduced these models."

"Qualys's ticketing system can be confusing when assigning tasks to individuals, and support could be improved by offering instant call solutions with engineers in addition to ticket replies."

"Although TotalCloud is a helpful tool, some of its advanced features are still under development."

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"The front-end work controls the new algorithm and the firewall rules. The search feature of these rules could be improved."

"The automation and orchestration could be simpler. It could be that all the other parts are that easy to use so that these stick out as a negative, but that's the trickiest part for us. The workflows within the orchestration are just a bit more difficult."

"The playbooks provided with the product are great, although I would appreciate having more playbooks available. Threats are constantly evolving, so having access to updated playbooks is crucial."

"The documentation can be improved and the on-prem integration. The set of applications that it was integrated with wasn't comprehensive."

"Sometimes it's a little slow so that is also something Cisco should check."

"It is good that it provides information. However, I think that there needs to be more actionable items for us based on the information provided."

"They could put in more third-party [integrations]... also more playbooks, out-of-the-box, for automation [would be helpful]."

"I would like it to integrate with another solution, e.g., DNA. I would like it to connect to that solution, but not the security aspect."

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"However, some things can be improved, such as better report deduplication by automatically identifying duplicate vulnerability reports more accurately."

"Triage response time is a significant issue. The response time and triage speed are not fast enough, and this is causing many people to leave HackerOne."

"HackerOne provides a "HackBot" which helps identify other relevant reports, including duplicates, public reports from other companies, etc. However, the functionality is limited and it would be nice to integrate it with broader services offered like auto responses, triggers, etc."

"The ability to view the conversation between the triagers and the programs will be really good."

"Sometimes new users don't receive invites just because they are new, despite potentially being very skilled hackers, so I feel new users should get more chances and opportunities."

"One limitation is that if a finding has been reported on HackerOne and was also reported earlier by another user or outsider, the platform is not able to collate that information together."

"Response time can be improved. The HackerOne Trust team can be slow to respond sometimes. They're not using AI, which could help reduce the number of duplicate reports."

"One issue I've experienced is traffic. Many people try to participate when an opportunity with a bounty of around 1,000-15,000 dollars comes up. In this case, the first person to report the vulnerability gets the bounty. If a second person reports the same vulnerability, they are marked as duplicated instead of receiving some recognition. The second person also invested time finding the issue, so I think this can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not sure about the pricing. From what I understand, it is a bit on the higher side, but I do not have the exact numbers."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."

"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

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"It would be nice if they had a different pricing model. Most of our budget for projects goes towards Cisco."

"It comes free with all Cisco products. So, it is a good price."

"For the value you get, the pricing of the solution is excellent."

"The pricing is competitive, especially for education institutions. Licensing can be a little bit difficult to navigate, especially with resellers with Cisco, but for us it has been pretty easy."

"It is free. It can't get any better than that."

"The pricing is the best part of this solution. It is free if you buy Umbrella or Duo Security. It is also a good solution."

"The product is absolutely free to any customer. As such, the only thing one must keep in mind is that as long as he already has one Cisco security product, irregardless of what that product is, SecureX is available for free."

"Cisco SecureX is more expensive than Trend Micro. However, considering the integration capabilities with other solutions and the quality of technical support, I believe there's justification for the price difference."

More Cisco SecureX [EOL] pricing and cost advice

"The tool is open-source and free for bug bounty hunters."

"The solution is free."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

18%

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12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Construction Company

12%

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Comms Service Provider

13%

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11%

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10%

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

Kenna.AppSec, Kenna.VI

HackerOne Assets, HackerOne Pentesting Services, HackerOne Security Assessments, HackerOne Vulnerability Management

Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Cisco SecureX is an integrated security platform that connects the breadth of Cisco's integrated security portfolio and the customer's infrastructure to create a consistent experience. The solution unifies visibility, enables automation, and strengthens your security across network, endpoints, cloud, and applications. Cisco SecureX is embedded within every Cisco Security product and supports integrations with SIEM and SOAR, so customers will not need to replace any solution or worry about layering on new technology.

Cisco SecureX Features

Cisco SecureX has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

Unified overview: Cisco SecureX offers key metrics on transactions and threats for network, endpoints, cloud and applications. In addition, the SecureX interface is integrated into all Cisco Security technologies.

Automation and an increase in operational efficiency: With Cisco SecureX, you gain better automation of workflows for products of the Cisco Security portfolio and third parties, allowing you to focus on other more important tasks. By eliminating manual work (through automatic identification of threats using analytical data of Cisco Talos and other sources), the solution helps your organization save a significant amount of time.

Security strengthening: Cisco SecureX makes it easy to compare analytical data from a set of various sources with the telemetry received from network, endpoints, e-mail, cloud, and third-party products.

Cisco SecureX Benefits

Some of the benefits of using Cisco SecureX include:

Secure every business endeavor with an open, integrated platform that has out-of-the-box interoperability and scales to meet security needs.

Advance your security maturity level using existing resources.

Turn security from a blocker into an enabler. Cisco SecureX allows you to add new security capabilities for the threat landscape.

Maximize your operational efficiency, helping you get the most from your security investments.

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by Cisco SecureX users.

PeerSpot user Wouter H., Technical Team Lead Network & Security at Missing Piece BV, shares several reasons why he thinks the solution is fantastic. In his opinion, “SecureX takes all the separate pieces of security within your company, adds in intelligence from different sites and services on the internet, and makes them work together. If an email is received on a machine and malware is being executed, it can be put into lockdown mode. The fact that you can have a single solution that combines endpoint intelligence with email intelligence, firewalls, and publicly available intelligence is really helpful. Also, SecureX provides us with contextual awareness throughout our security ecosystem. Before SecureX, things that were not possible, or that would take days, now literally take seconds to find out.

Michal S., Infrastructure Engineer at a media company, says, “SecureX provides many measurements and has a really good dashboard. Working with it you are able to see things very clearly and you have every detail on a single display. That saves us money and time.” He also adds, “It brings all our data into a central point. It also shows us many data connections between many of our environments. SecureX gives you really good information about potential risks. You are able to find the source of a risk, a potential risk from a user or a machine.”

Blair A., Technology Director at Shawnee Heights USD #450, explains, "One of the most valuable features is the simplicity of deploying SecureX. It's very easy to do that and then you gain very detailed visibility into everything that's going on in your network and, obviously, at the device level. There's just a wealth of information that you can pull from all of these products that are part of SecureX. You know exactly if you have an issue or not."

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HackerOne is an industry leader in offensive security, enabling companies to identify and resolve vulnerabilities using AI and a global community of researchers. Trusted by top organizations, HackerOne enhances the software development lifecycle with comprehensive security testing.

HackerOne combines artificial intelligence with a diverse community of skilled security researchers to fortify digital ecosystems. Offering bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure, pentesting, and AI red teaming, HackerOne supports renowned clients like General Motors, GitHub, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Its intuitive platform simplifies vulnerability reporting and tracking, providing seamless integration with third-party tools. HackerOne's role in protecting company assets is underlined by notable accolades, achieving recognition as a Best Workplace for Innovators and a coveted spot as a Most Loved Workplace for Young Professionals.

What key features does HackerOne offer?

Collaboration Tools: Enhance communication and coordination among security teams and ethical hackers.
Customizable Bounty Programs: Tailor programs to fit specific organizational needs and attract skilled researchers.
AI Capabilities: Leverage AI to detect vulnerabilities and automate workflows, boosting efficiency.
Ease of Use: Report and track vulnerabilities with a user-friendly interface, ensuring quick adoption and response.
Third-Party Integrations: Connect with external tools to streamline operations and improve report handling.

What benefits arise from using HackerOne?

Improved Security Posture: Collaborate with experts to enhance security strategies, ensuring robust defenses.
Enhanced Efficiency: Quick response times and automated processes reduce time to resolution for discovered vulnerabilities.
Comprehensive Coverage: Diverse program offerings cater to multiple sectors, empowering thorough security assessments.
Reputation Building: Collaborating with reputable partners strengthens trust and industry standing.

HackerOne is widely utilized across industries for comprehensive security testing and vulnerability management. By allowing companies to coordinate with ethical hackers, they effectively address security flaws in websites and applications. This coordination aids in regulatory compliance, protects customer trust, and serves as a central communication medium for enhancing security postures.

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Sample Customers

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NHS, Rackspace, UNC Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Missing Piece

Anthropic, Crypto.com, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and the U.S. Department of Defense

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