Find Vulnerabilities Before Attackers Do
Qualys vulnerability scanning with Six Sigma accuracy, available through your trusted compliance partner.
Know Your Security Gaps Before They Become Breaches
Cyber threats emerge daily. Networks expand. Systems change. Without regular, automated scanning, security gaps go undetected until attackers find them first.
Vulnerability scanning provides the visibility needed to identify weaknesses across your entire environment and address them before they can be exploited.
What you Get:
- Automated detection of known vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications
- Coverage for on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments, endpoints, and containers
- Risk-based prioritization so security teams can focus on the most exploitable issues first
- Detailed remediation guidance with specific steps and verified patch links
- PCI ASV-compliant scans with attestation reports accepted by acquiring banks and QSAs
- Cloud-based delivery with no hardware to deploy or software to maintain
Who This Is For:
Organizations subject to PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, or other security frameworks. IT and security teams seeking visibility into their attack surface. Companies preparing for audits, responding to customer security requirements, or strengthening defenses after a security incident.
Security Gaps You Cannot See Are the Ones That Get Exploited
New vulnerabilities are discovered daily. Attackers scan for weaknesses constantly. Without regular visibility into your security posture, critical gaps remain hidden until they become costly breaches. Research shows the average time to detect and contain a breach is 277 days, and the financial consequences are substantial.
Common Triggers That Bring Organizations to Vulnerability Scanning:
- Compliance requirements mandate regular scanning (PCI DSS quarterly scans, HIPAA technical safeguards, NIST controls)
- Customer or partner due diligence questionnaires require evidence of vulnerability management
- Cyber insurance policies require scanning or offer premium reductions for organizations that scan regularly
- Preparation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other security audits
- Response to a security incident, near-miss event, or breach at a peer organization
- Board or executive mandate to improve security posture
- RFP requirements from enterprise customers
- M&A due diligence requirements
Scanning Options for Every Security Need
Drummond offers Qualys vulnerability scanning services to match your organization’s requirements, whether you need a one-time assessment or ongoing vulnerability management.
One-Time Vulnerability Scans
Point-in-time security assessments for organizations preparing for audits, responding to incidents, or establishing a baseline view of their security posture.
Annual Subscriptions
Ongoing vulnerability management with continuous or scheduled scanning. Maintain visibility into your environment as systems change and new threats emerge.
Internal & External Network Scans
Comprehensive coverage for both internal infrastructure and external-facing assets. Identify vulnerabilities from the perspective of inside threats and outside attackers.
PCI ASV-Compliant Scans
Attestation reports accepted by acquiring banks and Qualified Security Assessors. Meet PCI DSS external scanning requirements with scans from a PCI-authorized vendor.
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Platform Strength Combined with Compliance Expertise
Drummond is an authorized reseller of Qualys vulnerability scanning services. Qualys performs all scanning and delivers results through its cloud platform.
Drummond provides access to Qualys alongside complementary compliance and security services, giving organizations a single partner for vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, risk assessments, HIPAA validation, PCI audits, and more.
Qualys Platform Advantages:
- Six Sigma Scanning Accuracy: Qualys achieves 99.9997% scanning accuracy across billions of scans annually. This precision reduces false positives that waste IT resources and minimizes missed vulnerabilities that leave systems exposed.
- Continuously Updated Vulnerability Knowledge Base: Qualys maintains an extensive library of known vulnerabilities, updated continuously as new threats emerge. Scanning reflects the latest security intelligence and emerging attack vectors.
- Risk-Based Prioritization: Qualys uses CVSS scoring and threat intelligence from over 25 sources to prioritize vulnerabilities based on real-world exploitability. Security teams can focus on issues most likely to be exploited rather than chasing low-risk findings.
- Comprehensive Asset Coverage: Qualys scans across on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), endpoints, mobile devices, and containers. Organizations gain visibility into their full attack surface.
- PCI ASV Authorization: Qualys is authorized by the PCI Security Standards Council as an Approved Scanning Vendor. Organizations requiring PCI DSS compliance receive attestation reports accepted by acquiring banks and QSAs.
Drummond Partnership Advantages:
- Single Source for Compliance and Security: Drummond offers vulnerability scanning alongside HIPAA validation, PCI audits, penetration testing, risk assessments, SOC 2 audits, and other services. Consolidate vendor relationships and coordinate compliance efforts through one trusted partner.
- 25+ Years of Compliance Expertise: Drummond brings deep experience across regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and technology. This expertise helps organizations understand how vulnerability scanning fits into broader compliance and security programs.
- Risk-Based Prioritization: Qualys uses CVSS scoring and threat intelligence from over 25 sources to prioritize vulnerabilities based on real-world exploitability. Security teams can focus on issues most likely to be exploited rather than chasing low-risk findings.
- Health IT Specialization: Organizations already working with Drummond for ONC Health IT certification, EPCS, HIPAA and FHIR Interoperability compliance can add vulnerability scanning to address data security requirements.
- PCI Specialization: Drummond is a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and support your full compliance needs including Gap analysis, penetration testing, RoC, AoC and more.
Security Gaps You Cannot See Are the Ones That Get Exploited
New vulnerabilities are discovered daily. Attackers scan for weaknesses constantly. Without regular visibility into your security posture, critical gaps remain hidden until they become costly breaches. Research shows the average time to detect and contain a breach is 277 days, and the financial consequences are substantial.
Common Triggers That Bring Organizations to Vulnerability Scanning:
- Compliance requirements mandate regular scanning (PCI DSS quarterly scans, HIPAA technical safeguards, NIST controls)
- Customer or partner due diligence questionnaires require evidence of vulnerability management
- Cyber insurance policies require scanning or offer premium reductions for organizations that scan regularly
- Preparation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other security audits
- Response to a security incident, near-miss event, or breach at a peer organization
- Board or executive mandate to improve security posture
- RFP requirements from enterprise customers
- M&A due diligence requirements
Quarterly Minimum
The earlier vulnerabilities are identified, the faster they can be fortified. Cyberattacks occur daily, and security should never be postponed. Consistent with general industry best practices, we recommend quarterly vulnerability scans (at a minimum) to support the ongoing prioritization and safeguarding of your organization’s future.
Not sure what cybersecurity efforts to prioritize? Speak with a Drummond cybersecurity expert today. Book your FREE no-obligation consultation and walk away with actionable insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning is an automated cybersecurity service that systematically identifies security weaknesses in networks, systems, and applications. Scanning tools compare your environment against databases of known vulnerabilities to detect issues before attackers can exploit them. Unlike penetration testing, vulnerability scanning does not actively exploit weaknesses—it identifies them for remediation.
How does vulnerability scanning differ from penetration testing?
ulnerability scanning uses automated tools to identify known weaknesses across your environment. Penetration testing is a more intensive, human-led process that actively attempts to exploit vulnerabilities and simulate attacker behavior. Scanning provides breadth and frequency; penetration testing provides depth and real-world attack simulation. Many organizations use both as complementary components of their security program. Learn more about the differences.
How often should vulnerability scans be performed?
Frequency depends on your environment and compliance requirements. PCI DSS requires quarterly external scans from an Approved Scanning Vendor. Many organizations scan monthly or continuously to maintain visibility as systems change and new vulnerabilities emerge. At minimum, quarterly scanning is considered an industry baseline for compliance purposes.
What is a PCI ASV scan?
A PCI ASV (Approved Scanning Vendor) scan is an external vulnerability scan performed by a vendor authorized by the PCI Security Standards Council. Organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data must complete quarterly ASV scans to comply with PCI DSS requirements. Qualys is a PCI-authorized ASV, and scans performed through Drummond include attestation reports accepted by acquiring banks and Qualified Security Assessors.
What types of assets can be scanned?
Qualys scans across on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud), endpoints, mobile devices, and containers. Both internal and external network scanning options are available, providing visibility into your full attack surface from multiple perspectives.
Does vulnerability scanning support HIPAA compliance?
es. The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to implement technical safeguards, including regular evaluation of security controls. Vulnerability scanning directly supports these requirements by identifying weaknesses in systems that store or transmit protected health information. Learn more about Drummond’s HIPAA Services.
What happens after vulnerabilities are identified?
Qualys provides detailed remediation guidance for each vulnerability, including specific steps and links to verified patches. Organizations are responsible for implementing fixes. Drummond can provide additional consulting support for remediation planning if needed, and penetration testing can verify that critical vulnerabilities have been effectively addressed.
Does passing a vulnerability scan mean my organization is fully compliant?
No. Vulnerability scanning is one component of a comprehensive compliance program. Passing a scan demonstrates that known technical vulnerabilities were not detected at the time of the scan, but compliance frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST include many additional requirements beyond scanning. Drummond offers comprehensive compliance services to address the full scope of regulatory requirements.
Who performs the vulnerability scans?
Qualys performs all scanning and delivers results through its cloud platform. Drummond is an authorized reseller of Qualys services, not the scanning service provider. Drummond provides access to Qualys alongside complementary compliance and security services.
Is Qualys scanning accurate?
Qualys achieves 99.9997% (Six Sigma) scanning accuracy through a continuously updated vulnerability knowledge base and advanced detection capabilities. This precision reduces false positives that waste IT resources investigating non-issues and minimizes missed vulnerabilities that leave systems exposed to attack.
Can vulnerability scanning be combined with other Drummond services?
Yes. Organizations often combine vulnerability scanning with penetration testing for comprehensive threat identification, or with HIPAA validation and PCI audits to address compliance requirements through a single partner. Drummond’s cross-framework expertise helps organizations coordinate efforts and reduce duplicated work across multiple compliance programs.
Is vulnerability scanning a one-time fix?
No. Vulnerabilities emerge continuously as new threats are discovered and systems change. A scan represents a point-in-time assessment. Regular scanning—quarterly at minimum, monthly or continuously for more dynamic environments—is essential to maintain security visibility over time.
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