how to activate Qualys virtual scanner

Question

I have setup Qualys virtual scanner for Azure, but is yet to be activated, how can I get it activated

Answer 1

That's a 3rd party product, so better ask the software vendor support: https://success.qualys.com/support/s/

Answer 2

@Ademola Balogun

Thank you for your post and I apologize for the delayed response!

When it comes to activating the integrated Qualys scanner, please keep in mind that it's currently on a retirement path that set to complete on May 1st, 2024.

If you still plan to use the built-in vulnerability assessment powered by Qualys, you should plan to transition to the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management vulnerability scanning solution.

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Transition with Defender for Cloud’s portal:

In the Defender for Cloud portal, you have the ability to change the vulnerability assessment solution to the built-in Defender Vulnerability Management solution.

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. Navigate to Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Environment settings
3. Select the relevant subscription.
4. Locate the Defender for Servers plan and select Settings.
5. Toggle Vulnerability assessment for machines to On. If Vulnerability assessment for machines was already set to on, select Edit configuration
6. Select Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management.
7. Select Apply.
8. Ensure that Endpoint protection or Agentless scanning for machines are toggled to On.
9. Select Continue.
10. Select Save.

Note: Once you complete the transition to the Defender Vulnerability Management solution, if you're using the old vulnerability assessment solution, you'll need to remove it. For more info.

Additional Links:

• Enable vulnerability scanning with the integrated Qualys scanner (deprecated)
• Transition to Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management for servers

I hope this helps!

If you have any other questions, please let me know. Thank you for your time and patience throughout this issue.

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