Qualys Introduces Agentic AI-Driven Risk Operations Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity

Qualys, Inc., a pioneer in cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, has announced the launch of its Agentic AI-driven Risk Operations Center (ROC), a groundbreaking advancement in autonomous risk management. This new development introduces a marketplace of Cyber Risk AI Agents designed to provide real-time risk insights across all attack surfaces, prioritized by their potential business impact. The integration of Agentic AI into the Qualys platform signifies a significant shift from reactive cybersecurity measures to proactive, autonomous risk reduction.

The increasing volume and sophistication of cyber threats, coupled with the complexity of modern attack surfaces, have overwhelmed security teams with millions of exposures. Traditional methods, reliant on manual prioritization and remediation, have proven inadequate. Qualys addresses these challenges by deploying Agentic AI, which eliminates repetitive tasks and enables autonomous, risk-focused workflows. This innovation not only accelerates protection but also empowers security teams to transition from tactical responders to strategic orchestrators of AI-driven security measures.

Tyler Shields, principal analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), highlights the transformative potential of Qualys' Agentic AI. By integrating autonomous remediation and intelligent prioritization, Qualys enables faster risk reduction, more efficient resource usage, and greater accuracy in recommended actions. This evolution marks a leap towards a future of self-healing cybersecurity, where AI agents autonomously analyze and mitigate risks.

Qualys' Enterprise TruRisk Management (ETM) now embeds Agentic AI, enhancing its automation capabilities for smarter, faster decision-making. The platform introduces pre-built AI agents that automate threat prioritization and tailor remediation strategies to each organization's risk profile. Additionally, the Cyber Risk Assistant, a prompt-driven interface, aids teams in navigating the risk landscape, translating exposures into actionable insights.

The Qualys Marketplace offers ready-to-use AI agents, including features for continuous risk insights and prioritization, adaptive remediation, and the ability to build custom AI agents. These innovations aim to reduce the cost and complexity of risk operations while improving the speed and efficiency of vulnerability remediation.

Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys, emphasizes the transformative impact of Agentic AI on cyber risk management. By augmenting security teams with intelligent AI agents, organizations can achieve faster, more strategic risk reduction with unparalleled efficiency.

Agentic AI features are currently available in preview at Black Hat U.S., with more information accessible at qualys.com/agentic-ai-preview. For further details on Qualys' Agentic AI offering, visit qualys.com/etm.