Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [EOL] vs Qualys Exposure Management comparison

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The compared Cisco and Qualys solutions aren't in the same category. Qualys is ranked #1 in VM , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Qualys users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Qualys Exposure Management

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

101

Ranking in other categories

IT Asset Management (2nd), Vulnerability Management (1st), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (1st)

Featured Reviews

Nuno Mendes

IT Manager - Resp.Department at Parvalorem

High performance solution that makes it easy to efficiently manage VM resources

In our case as a credit recovery company working with the state, our infrastructure is fixed and stable as we don't have the same need for growth as other types of companies. That said, one of the biggest problems with HyperFlex HX is that if you want to adjust your solution in terms of processing power, memory, or disk capacity, you have to buy completely new hosts. From a financial perspective, it can be very expensive to do so, and from a legal perspective, there are all kinds of compliance issues we would have to sort out before buying any new solution or application. Since we as a company will only be operating for perhaps the next ten years, when our HyperFlex solution comes to its end-of-life in 2024 our next step will likely not be with HyperFlex or any other solution from Cisco. Instead, from a financial point of view, we will likely turn toward a cloud solution because, that way, we won't have to spend so much money on physical infrastructure. We are, after all, only a small company and HyperFlex can be very expensive for other companies of our size, whether in Portugal or elsewhere like the United States. One other area for improvement is in regard to HyperFlex's integration with VMware. HyperFlex integrates with a specific version of VMware in such a way that HyperFlex doesn't always resolve security issues with VMware at the same pace as what you see in native implementations of VMware. This has happened in one or two situations in the past. On the other hand, the integration is otherwise adequate, especially in terms of availability and virtualization features (such as being able to split up each of our four hosts within VMware).

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Ajay Paul

System Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Vulnerability management has prioritized high‑risk patching and simplified bulk system reporting

The primary issue is with the reporting functionality. Even though we fix vulnerabilities, the reports do not reflect the changes immediately. Sometimes we need to manually run a script to scan the systems before Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management will update the scan results. The main issue is the reporting delay, and sometimes the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management agent will not scan the system, which means we do not receive accurate reports in a timely manner. Additionally, there are many metrics for calculating vulnerabilities, such as the Qualys ID, severity scores, CVSS scores, and other metrics. The abundance of information can be confusing. These two aspects are the most significant negatives I have experienced with this tool.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like Cisco Intersight."

"Cisco HyperFlex HX has improved the way our organization functions on the storage side by having one big storage space for hosting VMs. We do not have to provision other ones. That's a positive aspect of it."

"The product is stable. No one complains about the stability, which is fabulous."

"The most valuable feature is full integration with Cisco API and UCS, which means you can have complete networking and storage from Cisco."

"We haven't had any downtime; it is absolutely stable."

"Overall, the solution is pretty good."

"The ease of use and the graphical user interface (GUI) are two of the most valuable features of this solution."

"Our clients have definitely seen a return on investment using Cisco."

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"It is quite easy to implement."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the external channel."

"I would recommend Qualys because it is a reliable, affordable, and very safe product."

"Qualys VM's best features are vulnerability management and customizable scoring."

"Use it. It is a great product."

"Qualys VM is a really good tool for vulnerability scanning, and it has different sets of profiles that can be utilized for your own requirements."

"It is a simple solution that makes scanning easy. You just give it a scheduled task, and it will do everything for you."

"The way we can maintain a current actual registry of all the IP assets within it is very good."

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Cons

"I would have liked it to be able to back up the system to a cloud, to be able to work from any other place."

"I would like for them to develop integration with other technologies, like SD Access. It's still lacking an enhancement management player."

"In the next release, Cisco should add more integration and management capabilities as well as some tweaks to the dashboard that make it more user-friendly. They could also add support for multiple hypervisors."

"With the cache disk fails in Cisco, the whole node fails, and the workload goes down."

"It needs improvements in terms of I/O. Sometimes I have felt it is slightly slow while we are trying to provision VMs or access VMs."

"We had some issues with deployment, specifically with Intersight and deploying HyperFlex on-prem."

"The price could be better. I think it's more expensive than VxRail."

"It is not a stable solution."

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"The disadvantage of working with Qualys is that the graphical interface is quite outdated."

"Representation of the total number of vulnerabilities (with name) vs. the number of patches (with name)."

"The support has not been very responsive, and we are receiving RCAs a little delayed whenever we raise support cases or communicate with the TAMs."

"The IoT scan is not great and we would like to see some improvements to it."

"I do not like that all of the data is stored on the cloud."

"The reporting capabilities are good but I would like to be able to make more customized reports."

"One area of the product that could be improved is the management of vulnerabilities detected on disabled applications."

"There's a need to upgrade or fix the potential vulnerability rate. Around 20,000 potential vulnerabilities were showing in Qualys VMDR, but none of the other tools showed them. When we checked, it wasn't the case. Support explained that even small issues were being counted as vulnerabilities, causing issues in our audit. So, the security features could be improved to identify vulnerabilities accurately."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no additional licensing cost other than the cost for each part."

"I would like a clearer licensing model. It should explain a bit more what you receive if you buy the more expensive license rather than the standard one."

"We are on an annual subscription and the price is fair."

"The cost is expensive, but there is a chance to save money in the future."

"The price is a bit high. It could be better, but the product is worth the cost."

"HyperFlex is a little pricey."

"Initially HyperFlex was a little costly, it was higher, but Cisco wanted to get into our company, so they gave us a fair discount."

"It is highly priced compared to other vendors."

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"An annual license for a single scanner costs around $3,000."

"Usually every implementation is different and the quote is in function of number of assets."

"It is more expensive than other products on the market."

"Qualys VM is better suited for medium to large companies because the price can be too much for smaller customers."

"The pricing is very competitive."

"Qualys VM is reasonably priced."

"Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance isn't expensive right now. But the price for their product bundles could be better."

"Qualys is a pay-as-you-go model, so there's flexibility to the pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	57

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	74

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Also Known As

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Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security

Overview

The Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform is a purpose-built, high-performance, scale-out file system with a wide array of enterprise-class data management services. The data platform’s innovations redefine distributed storage technology, giving you complete hyper-convergence with enterprise storage features:

Enterprise-class data management
Continuous data optimization
Securely encrypted storage
Dynamic data placement
Clusterwide parallel data distribution
Linear and incremental scaling
API-based data platform architecture
A simplified approach

Cisco

Qualys VMDR is a comprehensive cybersecurity tool offering vulnerability management, patch management, and continuous monitoring with real-time asset discovery. It delivers scalable, cloud-based solutions that enhance security operations without additional infrastructure.

Qualys VMDR provides a robust platform for enterprise security, integrating vulnerability management, compliance, and asset inventory for full visibility across cloud and on-premises environments. It features a comprehensive dashboard with threat intelligence-driven prioritization and remediation capabilities. Users benefit from accurate assessments via agent-based scanning and appreciate the intuitive, customizable scanning and reporting interface. However, there's room for improvement in false positive reduction, UI simplification, and integration capabilities, along with enhancements in asset management for large-scale deployments and the vulnerability database. Enhancing technical support speed, patch management, compliance standards, and inter-module navigation would further enrich user experience.

What are the key features of Qualys VMDR?

Vulnerability Management: Identifies and manages security vulnerabilities across environments.
Patch Management: Ensures systems are updated with the latest patches.
Continuous Monitoring: Offers real-time insights into security posture.
Asset Discovery: Provides up-to-date asset inventory and visibility.
Threat Intelligence: Enhances prioritization and remediation processes.
Customizable Dashboard: Facilitates easier scanning and reporting through an intuitive interface.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating Qualys VMDR?

Scalability: Cloud-based deployment offers easy, cost-effective expansion.
Accurate Assessment: Agent-based scanning keeps security data current.
Enhanced Security Operations: Comprehensive features streamline vulnerability management.
Advanced Reporting: Facilitates detailed insights for better security decision-making.

Qualys VMDR is widely used in industries needing stringent security and compliance measures, offering comprehensive vulnerability and compliance management. It is deployed to secure web applications, servers, and crucial assets, supporting a wide range of sectors by ensuring policy adherence and vulnerability tracking through its powerful cloud platform.

Qualys

Sample Customers

BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Ready Pac Foods, Bryant University, Bellevue Group, KPIT Technologies, City Harvest

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