Reducing Security Exposure While Improving Operational Efficiency
One of the world’s largest investment management firms sought a partner to assess, optimize, and operationalize its Qualys Vulnerability Management (QVM) program. The engagement focused on closing maturity gaps, improving scan performance, and expanding authentication success across the enterprise.
Technologies & Services
Cybersecurity Advisory & Risk Roadmapping
Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM)
Problem
VM program limited in coverage, scan performance, and authentication success
Processes reactive and inconsistent across business units
No clear roadmap for advancing VM maturity
Lack of comprehensive program documentation for sustainable operations
Solution
The solution took a four-phased approach: discovery, design/implementation, operationalization, and transition. We conducted a gap assessment, optimized QVM configurations, collaborated with stakeholders to implement changes, and provided detailed runbooks and build books. Before transitioning ownership, we coached client teams to ensure program sustainability.
Outcome
- Streamlined and optimized the QVM program with improved coverage, scan performance, and authentication success
- Advanced maturity from reactive to repeatable, with a roadmap toward automation and integration
- Delivered detailed documentation to sustain long-term operational success
- Shared best practices to align with industry-leading vulnerability management standards
Vulnerability Management
- Assessment and Analysis
- Program Optimization
- Operationalization
Technology