Use Case
Enterprise Vulnerability Management Implementation
Discover. Assess. Remediate.
— Scalable Security Intelligence Across Business Units
The Client
A multinational enterprise with diverse business units and a complex IT footprint spanning on-premises and cloud environments. The organization required a centralized vulnerability management platform to streamline security operations, improve visibility, and meet compliance requirements across regions.
The Challenge
The client faced several operational and governance challenges:
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Inconsistent vulnerability data due to missing scan objects and incorrect figures
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Limited visibility into web application risks due to license constraints
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Fragmented asset tagging and grouping, impacting reporting accuracy
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Manual efforts in KPI tracking, dashboard creation, and remediation follow-up
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Difficulty onboarding new business units and maintaining scan coverage
The goal was to implement a scalable, automated, and policy-driven vulnerability management framework using Qualys.
The Solution
Amidas deployed and supported the Qualys VMDR platform, integrating modules for Vulnerability Management, Web Application Scanning (WAS), Cloud Agent, and Policy Compliance.
Scope of Work
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Established KPI dashboards and automated reporting pipelines using Qualys APIs and Power BI
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Conducted regular WAS scans with license rotation and remediation tracking
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Onboarded new business units with scanner setup, training, and usage enablement
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Deployed cloud agents across hardened platforms and managed exceptions
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Created asset reports by type (e.g., servers, firewalls, switches, printers) with deduplication and reconciliation
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Reviewed and optimized asset grouping and tagging for data analysis
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Documented user guides and KPI calculation methods for business units
The Process
To ensure a seamless transition and maximum alignment with the client’s operational and compliance requirements, Amidas followed a structured, multi-phase engagement process:
01
Platform Setup
& Access Control
Enabled portal access for business unit representatives and defined KPI requirements.
04
Cloud Agent
Deployment
Installed agents, managed conflicts, and built exception lists for unsupported platforms.
02
Data Accuracy
& Scan Coverage
Reviewed scan results, coordinated rescans, and purged incorrect figures.
05
Reporting
& Dashboards
Developed dashboards to reflect security posture and delivered quarterly asset reports to CIO.
03
Web Application
Scanning
Scheduled WAS scans annually per license limits and tracked remediation timelines.
06
Support
& Enablement
Created support tickets, followed up on platform issues, and trained users on Qualys usage.
The Result
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Improved data accuracy and scan coverage across all business units
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Automated KPI tracking and dashboard reporting for executive visibility
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Streamlined onboarding and training for new business units
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Enhanced asset management through structured tagging and reconciliation
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Reduced manual effort in vulnerability tracking and remediation coordination
The Impact
The Qualys implementation enabled the enterprise to unify its vulnerability management strategy, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen its security posture. With centralized dashboards, automated reporting, and scalable scan coverage, the organization now operates with greater confidence and control across its global footprint.
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