REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwired - May 5, 2015) - Qualys, Inc. (
IT and security professionals are under increasing pressure to understand the potential risks posed to their networks, as well as for choosing a path for best eliminating network vulnerabilities. Whether a network consists of just a handful of computers or thousands of servers distributed around the world, Qualys' second edition of "Vulnerability Management for Dummies" explains the critical need for VM, with essential steps for implementing a successful VM program. The eBook also outlines viable VM solutions, highlights the benefits of automating the process and provides a 10-point checklist for removing vulnerabilities.
"Vulnerability management is at the foundation of computer security," said Wolfgang Kandek, chief technology officer for Qualys, Inc. "It pinpoints critical weaknesses that are used by attackers every day to break into your networks and establish malicious control. Our goal with this latest edition of "Vulnerability Management for Dummies" is to provide IT professionals with new insights on the effectiveness of VM in this new fast-paced security landscape, and how to transform it into continuous monitoring of your IT systems to stay ahead of the latest attacks."
"Vulnerability Management for Dummies, Second Edition" includes:
- New trends on what makes a system vulnerable and how to detect potential attacks
- Automation how-to guide for daily and continuous scanning of high-value network assets for maximum protection
- Cost-effective best practices for keeping a VM budget to a minimum with cloud-based vulnerability assessments
- Mobile and virtualized environment VM tips
- Quick-remediation guidance for making first responders more effective at addressing urgent vulnerabilities and ideas for faster, more effective patching
"Vulnerability Management for Dummies, Second Edition" eBook is available now for download at www.qualys.com/vm-dummies.
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