USA Media Coverage
SSL Study Shows Most Sites Incorrectly Configured
According to Qualys security researcher Ivan Ristic, most SSL sites are actually misconfigured
07/29/2010
Open Source Web Apps Often Insecure, New Tool Discovers
Qualys BlindElephant released new open source tool to accurately fingerprint web applications
07/29/2010
Black Hat USA 2010 Preview
Qualys security researcher Ivan Ristic is scheduled to detail the final results of a large study on SSL security validity.
07/27/2010
Mobile Threats, SSL Weaknesses, Web Application Bugs at Black Hat
Ivan Ristic of Qualys SSL Labs to present results of his research analyzing SSL use at Black Hat.
07/27/2010
Free Web Browser and Plug-in Security Service Launched
Cloud security specialist Qualys has launched an interactive and online web browser checking service.
07/19/2010
Free Browser Security Check
The free BrowserCheck add-on from Qualys helps make sure you're not surfing around half-patched.
07/19/2010
Qualys Offers Additional Layer of Security to Consumers
Qualys has released a browser plugin that promises a fast and bloat-free check for security issues.
07/19/2010
Microsoft Confirms 'Nasty' Windows Zero-Day Bug
But it won't patch the vulnerability for Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000
07/17/2010
Black Hat 2010: Study Tests SSL Protocol Use, Finds SSL Errors
Q&A with Qualys Director of Engineering Ivan Ristic about SSL Labs research
07/14/2010
One Final Patch for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Before It Reaches End-of-Life
Last XP SP2 patch prevents remote code executions
07/13/2010
Microsoft Plugs Critical Windows, Office Holes
Microsoft issued four security bulletins on Tuesday to fix five holes in Windows and Office
07/13/2010
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Updates to Stop This Week
Hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide, including tens of millions in the U.S., are instantly becoming riper targets for hackers.
07/12/2010
Microsoft to Patch Google Engineer's Zero-Day Next Week
Sped up patch job originally slated for August release
07/08/2010
Poor SSL Set-Up Can Kill e-Commerce
Black Hat talk to show how poor SSL implementation can hurt online business
07/08/2010
'BlindElephant' to ID Outdated or Unknown Web Apps, Plus-Ins
Qualys researcher to demonstrate new tool and discuss findings at Black Hat.
07/01/2010
SSL Certificates in Use Today Aren't All Valid
Security research firm Qualys is attempting to paint a detailed picture of SSL deployments with a new, still under-development study
06/28/2010
Microsoft Patching Tamed by Qualys Tool
Qualys has added a new reporting feature to its vulnerability management service that helps IT staff work out which Microsoft patches to apply and in what order.
06/22/2010
Patch Management Enhancement Tools and Best Practices
For systems administrators, it is tough to find much appreciation for patch management. Unfortunately, this necessary evil has to be done. IT pro Rick Vanover shares a few tips on patch management.
06/21/2010
The Future of Cloud Security
Qualys CEO discusses running security software in the cloud.
06/11/2010
Microsoft Leaves Some Office XP Users Patchless
Microsoft skips fix for flaw in nine-year old suite, but patches Office 2003, 2007.
06/09/2010
Microsoft Finally Fixes Pwn2Own Browser Flaw
The Microsoft Patch Tuesday train rolled into town today, dropping off a massive 10 security bulletins with fixes for at least 34 documented vulnerabilities.
06/08/2010
SP1 Coming Soon to a Windows 7 PC Near You
Microsoft revealed at TechEd that it is working on SP1 for Windows 7.
06/07/2010
Microsoft to Fix 34 Holes in Windows, Office, IE
Qualys CTO says this month's Patch Tuesday will keep systems admins busy.
06/03/2010
Would Google's Windows Exodus Make the World More or Less Secure?
How big a role does choice of OS play in the big picture of a corporation's data security?
06/02/2010
Windows XP, The Operating System That Just Won't Die
Windows XP is in its tenth year and still large numbers of businesses stick by a service pack that became obsolete over two years ago.
06/02/2010
Windows XP SP2 Retirement Looms, Puts Users in Tough Spot
Qualys CTO discusses current use of Windows XP SP2 and the need to migrate to XP SP3.
05/28/2010
Qualys Grows With 'Visionary' Product
Qualys' vision of delivering security as a service over the Internet met resistance when the company launched 10 years ago. Today, Qualys is recognized as a market leader, serving a rapidly growing global customer base.
05/21/2010
Microsoft to Stop Security Updates for Windows XP Service Pack 2
Qualys discusses the impact of having no more security updates for this older operating system.
05/12/2010
Microsoft Issues Two Critical Fixes for Windows
Security experts from Qualys discuss the need to patch two critical vulnerabilities from today's Microsoft bulletin
05/11/2010
Microsoft Repairs Critical Outlook Express, Visual Basic Vulnerabilities
Qualys CTO discusses Microsoft bulletins for May
05/11/2010
Online Tools Promote Amateur Sleuthing
Qualys CTO talks about availability of information on the internet.
05/06/2010
Apple iPad Security: Jury Out
Experts discuss security implications for iPad use in the enterprise.
04/27/2010
Microsoft Update Keeps Office Secure, Says Researcher
Qualys Director of Vulnerability Research Richie Lai discusses Microsoft's newest "Security Intelligence Report."
04/27/2010
Logic Flaws and the OWASP Top 10
Qualys Security Researcher Mike Shema discusses the OWASP Top 10.
04/21/2010
Adobe, Oracle Plug Over 60 Security Vulnerabilities in Updates
Qualys CTO talks about the importance of using the latest versions of software.
04/13/2010
Microsoft Fixes Critical Drive-by Media Handling Flaws
Qualys CTO discusses how flaws enable a savvy attacker to trick the verification and impersonate a legitimate signature signed by a software vendor.
04/13/2010
1-in-10 Windows PCs Still Vulnerable to Conficker Worm
New data from Qualys shows that about 10% of the hundreds of thousands of Windows systems it monitors for customers have not yet applied Microsoft's MS08-067 security update.
04/07/2010
iPad Security for the Enterprise Still Subject to Debate
Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek discusses iPad enterprise readiness.
04/07/2010
Guest Q&A with Philippe Courtot
Gary Orenstein discusses industry news with Qualys Chairman and CEO Philippe Courtot
04/02/2010
Microsoft Rushes to Patch Zero-Day IE Hole on Tuesday
Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek discusses Microsoft's emergency update and the need to patch as quickly as possible if you are still using IE6 or IE7.
03/29/2010
Free Website Malware Detection Service
In this video, Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek discusses how QualysGuard Malware Detection works to keep web sites malware-free.
03/23/2010
RSA Roundup: 7 New Channel Friendly Security Services
The new Qualys GO Secure service puts web sites through their paces by scanning for malware and vulnerabilities, as well as SSL certification validation.
03/11/2010
Security in the Computing Cloud a Top Concern
Cloud computing, the role of government in securing cyberspace and a growing concern over the potential for cyber-warfare dominated conversations at this year's RSA conference.
03/08/2010
Experts Laud IPS Virtual Patching, but Warn Against Misuse
Security pros at RSA discuss virtual patching as a fix for network vulnerabilities.
03/04/2010
Psst, Mister, Scan Your Site for Malware - For Free
Qualys, the 10-year-old SaaS security pioneer, has started offering to scan web sites for free looking for malware.
03/04/2010
Qualys Offers Free Malware Testing Service
Free offer is designed to highlight managed services capabilities.
03/02/2010
Free Service Keeps Your Web Site Healthy
Now in beta, QualysGuard Malware Detection scans any web site for malware and reports in detail when any threats are found. If your family or small business web site gets hacked Qualys will sound the alarm.
03/01/2010
Qualys to Offer Free Domain Scanning and Security Assurance Seals
The first item that will be sure to grab some attention on the conference floor this week at RSA is Qualys' new GO SECURE offering.
03/01/2010
Cyber Defenders of the World Unite
As instances of cyber attacks continue to grow more prevalent, cyber warriors and national security officials are gathering in California to examine methods to enhance cyber defenses.
03/01/2010
Qualys Launches Cloud-Based Scanner to Detect Drive-by Malware on Your Site
Qualys is launching two new services today - Qualys Guard Malware Detection and Qualys Go Secure - to detect drive-by malware.
03/01/2010
Qualys Intros Cloud-Based Software for FDCC Compliance
Qualys has introduced the QualysGuard FDCC module, cloud-based software designed to help federal agencies comply with the Federal Desktop Core Configuration.
02/24/2010
20 Coolest Cloud Security Vendors
ChannelWeb's list of security vendors helping to foster the SaaS phenomenon and drive it forward in 2010.
02/02/2010
Why Is Internet Explorer 6 Still Hanging Around
Recent attacks raise the question of why major enterprises are still using a browser now eight years and two generations old.
01/20/2010
Microsoft Security Bulletin Coming Thursday for IE Zero-Day
Qualys Director of Vulnerability Research Richie Lai discusses the zero-day exploit at the heart of the China attacks on Google.
01/20/2010
Adobe Update Trumps Microsoft's Lone Fix in Patch Frenzy
Qualys CTO discusses how administrators should focus on updating Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
01/12/2010
Qualys Updates PCI Compliance Tool
The solution offers approved scanning to give channel partners visibility into customer environments and practices so partners can better recommend mitigations that would improve compliance with PCI and also overall security.
01/08/2010
Adobe Reader's Patch Tuesday
Qualys CTO discusses how at next week's Patch Tuesday, we will get a critical update for Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems.
01/07/2010
