Big 4 Consulting Firm Reduces Infrastructure Costs Through Optimized Vulnerability Management
A Big 4 consulting firm asked us to optimize two global Qualys VMDR environments. Facing inconsistent configurations, technical errors, and process gaps, the client needed a fast-track solution. Our assessment and the subsequent project included a focused gap analysis, completion of high-priority improvements, and introduced dashboards and governance to enhance accuracy, performance, and long-term scalability.
Technology & Services
Cybersecurity Advisory & Risk Roadmapping
Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM)
Problem
Two complex, inconsistent Qualys VMDR implementations across global business units
Misaligned configurations and non-standardized processes between subscriptions
Authentication and cloud connector errors affecting scan accuracy
Lack of centralized change control and limited visibility into subscription health
Aggressive timeline with fixed delivery deadline
Solution
We assessed both Qualys environments and prioritized 13 key tasks. The team worked in parallel streams with daily coordination to address scan architecture, cloud issues, and process standardization. All improvements were delivered on schedule and smooth knowledge transfer to the client’s security team created a path to ongoing digital resilience.
Outcome
- Increased scan speed and coverage using a hybrid scanning model
- Improved data accuracy by fixing authentication and cloud connector issues
- Reduced infrastructure costs through a centralized cloud-hub scanner model
- Standardized vulnerability management processes across global units
- Delivered operational dashboards to monitor and sustain improvements
Technology Consulting
- Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Process Standardization
- Risk Prioritization
- Role & Responsibility Mapping
Tool Optimization
- Scan Architecture
- Cloud Integration
- Asset Management
- Tagging Framework
- Dashboards