Qualys Policy Audit
Configuration compliance solution that assesses servers, databases, network devices, and cloud resources against CIS, DISA STIG, and custom policies.
Technical Architecture & Overview
Qualys Policy Audit is an application on the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform. It assesses servers, middleware, databases, network devices, and other software against CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and custom policies through the Qualys Cloud Agent, scanners, and out-of-band assessment. It is sold by Qualys, Inc. and is intended for enterprise compliance and hardening programs. Qualys migrated all customers from Policy Compliance to Policy Audit in January 2026.
Targeted Technical Use Cases
Organizations that already use Qualys or need a centralized, agent-based compliance scanner across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.
Evaluation & Trade-offs
Core Strengths
- +Library of more than 1,200 policies and 27,000 controls covering over 110 regulations and frameworks.
- +Combines agents, scanners, and out-of-band assessment for on-premises, multi-cloud, container, and legacy systems.
- +Integrates with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow to open tickets for compliance gaps.
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- -Pricing is not published on the product page; a free trial is offered.
Defensive Security Application
Find and report configuration drift and policy violations so administrators can remediate hardened settings before they become exploitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qualys Policy Audit?→
Qualys Policy Audit is an application on the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform. It assesses servers, middleware, databases, network devices, and other software against CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and custom policies through the Qualys Cloud Agent, scanners, and out-of-band assessment. It is sold by Qualys, Inc. and is intended for enterprise compliance and hardening programs. Qualys migrated all customers from Policy Compliance to Policy Audit in January 2026.
What is Qualys Policy Audit used for?→
Organizations that already use Qualys or need a centralized, agent-based compliance scanner across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.
What are the strengths of Qualys Policy Audit?→
- +Library of more than 1,200 policies and 27,000 controls covering over 110 regulations and frameworks.
- +Combines agents, scanners, and out-of-band assessment for on-premises, multi-cloud, container, and legacy systems.
- +Integrates with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow to open tickets for compliance gaps.
What are the limitations of Qualys Policy Audit?→
- +Pricing is not published on the product page; a free trial is offered.
How is Qualys Policy Audit used defensively?→
Find and report configuration drift and policy violations so administrators can remediate hardened settings before they become exploitable.