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Categories and Ranking

Qualys TotalCloud
Sponsored
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (5th), Container Security (8th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (7th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (6th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (2nd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (6th)
Remedio
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (133rd), Autonomous Endpoint Management (11th)
Sophos Central
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Remedio0.1%
Wiz4.7%
Qualys Exposure Management4.0%
Other91.2%
Vulnerability Management
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sophos Central3.0%
Darktrace12.1%
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks12.0%
Other72.9%
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2859021 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
PB
Vulnerability Management Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation has transformed remediation workflows and now cuts critical vulnerability backlogs
I would rate Remedio a nine out of ten. The reason I chose nine out of ten is that Remedio has significantly reduced the time it takes to complete my workload, but I believe there is potential for improvement, particularly with additional AI features. Regarding Remedio's AI capabilities, we definitely need to follow governance and security rules. While Remedio's AI will not provide complete accuracy, if AI features are available, users without prior knowledge can understand the process better. Remedio is deployed in a hybrid cloud environment because we use both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. We use multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, with most of our resources currently from the AWS platform. My advice to others looking into using Remedio is that it can significantly reduce manual work and assist with reporting and creating dashboards.
AM
Data Analyst
Centralized protection has secured global endpoints and simplifies daily threat response
I have noticed pain points around installation. Whenever I want to install on devices that are Windows, it is usually a lot of hassle because it is very easy to install on a MacBook. However, when a user is using Windows, installing Sophos Central on Windows is usually a serious undertaking. I think they can improve on that. Additionally, the installation takes a really long time for Sophos Central. While that might be fine if it is doing its job, for Windows it is really quite a lot when you are installing for a particular person. Regarding needed improvements, I would suggest something. Zoho has this ManageEngine feature where users can actually turn off a device from the administrator end. I think if Sophos Central could integrate that in their system, whereby when there is a high alert, I as an IT administrator can easily go there and click on something to turn off the user's work device, I think that would be something I would love to have. That is a feature I would appreciate. I believe if Sophos Central could have something like remote desktop access, similar to Zoho ManageEngine, where when a particular device is attacked, you can toggle off the device from your end or maybe access the device remotely and render it non-functional, that is something I would appreciate seeing on Sophos Central in the future.

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Pros

"Having everything in a single place to look for it and a single integration into ServiceNow has been the big transformation."
"I appreciate Qualys TotalCloud's ability to onboard any type of device with ease, including containers."
"The best features in Qualys TotalCloud include the total asset management of the cloud environment. It is very easy to export the report and see the vulnerabilities related to the cloud specifically."
"It is a cloud-native app that integrates with both IaaS and SaaS. It seamlessly integrates with other platforms."
"I highly recommend Qualys TotalCloud to other users."
"TotalCloud offers a comprehensive suite of features, including EDR, XDR, and TrueRisk, providing a centralized platform for managing vulnerabilities and security risks."
"Qualys TotalCloud has helped us view our risk structure, vulnerabilities, and security posture."
"The vulnerability management feature is the one I like the most because it provides a clear picture of all vulnerabilities."
"The mean time to remediation has been reduced by almost 50%."
"The level of protection offered by this antivirus product is highly commendable."
"The user interface of Sophos Central is excellent. One standout feature is the ease of identifying endpoints. Another noteworthy aspect is the real-time visibility into malware threats. The solution is stable. I contacted the support team two or three times, and they responded promptly each time. They addressed my queries and concerns quickly. The initial setup was straightforward."
"The solution's most valuable feature is that we use it predominantly for monitoring and anomaly detection."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy and user-friendly."
"The biggest benefit in Sophos Central is the central functionality where I can have my Intercept X integrate the workstations, the servers, and the firewalls I import into Sophos Central."
"The best feature of Sophos Central is that I can use all of the solutions from Sophos in a single pane of glass, which means I can manage all the services of Sophos from one console."
"The product has valuable rules and policies and user-friendly dashboard features."
"It is very useful to deploy policies centrally and monitor the status of our appliances, especially given that we are the main branches. With Sophos Central, you can centrally manage and deploy security policies and updates, saving time and eliminating the need for the technical team to travel to each branch individually."
 

Cons

"One thing that could be improved is the user experience and navigation."
"The response part of the Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) module can be improved."
"There is room for improvement in vulnerability scanning, particularly for PaaS environments. Currently, Qualys does not have full access to these instances, which limits its effectiveness."
"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."
"To improve the user experience, reporting could be simplified for better comprehension by end users and project managers, facilitating issue resolution."
"In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys TotalCloud."
"Qualys TotalCloud can be improved in the integration piece, especially with ServiceNow, where there's a bidirectional sync integrated, as there is no native capability from Qualys that can give monitoring metrics of how many assets came in and how many failed or were not properly reconciled or combined."
"I chose a rating of nine out of ten because there is a complex interface that sometimes overwhelms new engineers."
"I would suggest adding more AI-related features to help new users understand how to access the console."
"Customer support for Sophos Central is a bit slow. When I create a support ticket, it takes a while for them to respond."
"The phishing campaign training could be more engaging with real-life scenarios."
"With the current hybrid work environment and travel requirements, having a mobile solution would greatly improve our ability to access and navigate Sophos Central on the go, enhancing the overall user experience and making it a more portable solution."
"The tool is slow in the Middle East region. It should also integrate custom reporting."
"Whenever a customer installs a Sophos Central agent on the end-user system, their system becomes slow."
"The initial setup was moderately straightforward, around six or seven out of ten on the complexity scale. While it wasn't overly complicated, the multifactor authentication posed a challenge initially."
"Having and option for endpoint security on mobile devices, it would be advantageous."
"Sophos Central must incorporate a diagrammatic graphical user interface for its practices and compliances."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys TotalCloud is cost-efficient and was selected for its value compared to other products."
"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."
"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."
"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."
"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."
"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."
"Qualys TotalCloud offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."
"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."
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"It is not cheap, it is expensive. The price is too much."
"Pricing is on a device basis."
"The product's pricing was somewhat high. We paid Rs. 1500 INR per license, approximately equivalent to 20 USD."
"The solution is moderately expensive."
"The product is expensive. However, you can get discounts for over 100 users."
"The cost is quite affordable."
"Sophos Central is an affordable solution that any mid-level customer can buy."
"The product is inexpensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
18%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
33%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Healthcare Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
17%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise39
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Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise10
 

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