
Qualys
Founded Year
1999Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$56.4MDate of IPO
9/30/2012Market Cap
5.50BStock Price
149.79Revenue
$0000About Qualys
Qualys (NASDAQ: QLYS) provides information technology (IT) and regulatory compliance solutions. It offers a range of solutions such as cloud security, asset management, vulnerability and configuration management, and more. It provides solutions for small businesses, mid-size businesses, enterprises, and more. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Foster City, California.
Research containing Qualys
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Qualys in 3 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Jul 28, 2023.

Jul 28, 2023
The cloud security market map
Sep 26, 2022 report
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Qualys is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Regtech.
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Technology that addresses regulatory challenges and facilitates the delivery of compliance requirements. Regulatory technology helps companies and regulators address challenges ranging from compliance (e.g. AML/KYC) automation and improved risk management.
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These companies protect organizations from digital threats.
Qualys Patents
Qualys has filed 40 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Computer security
- Computer network security
- Computer security exploits

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8/23/2021 | 7/18/2023 | Computer network security, Computer security, Computer security exploits, Spyware, Network protocols | Grant |
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Related Topics | Computer network security, Computer security, Computer security exploits, Spyware, Network protocols |
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Latest Qualys News
Sep 12, 2023
" The report offers an extensive analysis of key growth strategies, drivers, opportunities, key segment, Porter’s Five Forces analysis, and competitive landscape. This study is a helpful source of information for market players, investors, VPs, stakeholders, and new entrants to gain thorough understanding of the industry and determine steps to be taken to gain competitive advantage. The global web application firewall market size was valued at USD 3.9 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach USD 25.6 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.88% from 2021 to 2030. Request Sample Report (Get Full Insights in PDF – 210 Pages) at: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/2759 Surge in demand for cloud-based solutions, increase in number of cyber-attacks, stringent industry standards & regulatory compliance, and rise in application areas drive the growth of the market. However, scarcity of trained professionals restrains the market growth. Contrarily, advanced protection capabilities of web application firewalls over next-generation network firewall (NGFW) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) create new opportunities in the coming years. The market is segmented on the basis of component, deployment model, organisation size, end user, and region. Depending on component, the market is divided into solution and services. On the basis of deployment model, the market is segmented into on-premise and cloud. On the basis of organisation size, it is divided into large enterprises and small and medium enterprises. On the basis of end users, it is divided into BFSI, healthcare, IT & telecom, manufacturing, government, retail & E-commerce, and others. On the basis of region, the WAF market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact our analyst at: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/connect-to-analyst/2759 Based on deployment type, the on-premise segment accounted for the highest market share in 2020, contributing to nearly three-fifths of the global web application firewall market, and is estimated to continue its lead position in terms of revenue throughout the forecast period. This is due to factors such as lack of additional capital for procurement of essential hardware and software. However, the cloud segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 23.0% from 2021 to 2030, owing to reduction in cost of deployment for enterprises. Based on industry vertical, the BFSI segment held the highest market share in 2020, holding more than one-fourth of the global web application firewall industry, and is projected to maintain its leadership status during the forecast period. This is attributed to increase in customer base and rise in adoption of online banking services. However, the manufacturing segment is expected to manifest the fastest CAGR of 24.7% from 2021 to 2030. Enquiry Before Buying: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/purchase-enquiry/2759 Based on region, North America contributed the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2020, holding nearly two-fifths of the global web application firewall market, and is expected to maintain its dominance by 2030. This is attributed to increase in investments in the defense sector and technological advancements in the telecommunication industry. However, Asia-Pacific is estimated to register the fastest CAGR of 22.3% during the forecast period, owing to rise in investments in web application firewall solutions among countries such as China, Japan, Thailand, India, and Indonesia. Some of the key data center automation industry players profiled in the report include Akamai Technologies, Inc., Barracuda Networks, Inc., Citrix Systems, Inc., F5 Networks, Inc., Imperva, Inc., Fortinet, Inc., Applicure Technologies Ltd., Qualys, Inc., Cloudflare, Inc., Radware Ltd. Buy Now & Get Exclusive Discount on this Report (210 Pages PDF with Insights, Charts, Tables, and Figures) at: Covid-19 Scenario: ● Owing to adoption of work from home culture and the remote working practices during the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for web application firewalls increased considerably to ensure endpoint security and protect against data breaches. ● In addition, there has been a scarcity of resources for security teams within the enterprises to address different security issues. This, in turn, raised the demand for web application firewall solutions. ● Data center services, cloud computing providers, and other online support providers availed various benefits of web application firewall during the pandemic. Thanks for reading this article, you can also get an individual chapter-wise section or region-wise report versions like North America, Europe, or Asia. If you have any special requirements, please let us know and we will offer you the report as per your requirements. Lastly, this report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. About Us: Allied Market Research (AMR) is a market research and business-consulting firm of Allied Analytics LLP, based in Portland, Oregon. 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Qualys Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Qualys founded?
Qualys was founded in 1999.
Where is Qualys's headquarters?
Qualys's headquarters is located at 919 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City.
What is Qualys's latest funding round?
Qualys's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did Qualys raise?
Qualys raised a total of $56.4M.
Who are the investors of Qualys?
Investors of Qualys include VeriSign, Bessemer Venture Partners, ABS Ventures, Trident Capital and Upfront Ventures.
Who are Qualys's competitors?
Competitors of Qualys include Imperva, Trackd, Wiz, Tanium, Nanitor, DeepSurface Security, Vicarius, TrapX Security, Sysdig, Aqua Security and 24 more.
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Wiz provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) based cloud security services. It helps organizations identify and mitigate security risks in their cloud environments. It offers solutions such as vulnerability management, container, and kubernetes security, infrastructure as code (IaC) scanning, and more. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York.

Aqua Security prevents cloud-native attacks. It enables enterprises to secure their virtual container environments from development to production, accelerating container adoption and bridging the gap between DevOps and IT security. The company's container security platform provides full visibility into container activity, allowing organizations to detect and prevent suspicious activity and attacks in real-time. Aqua was formerly known as Scalock and changed its name to Aqua Security. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Lacework develops a data-driven cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP). It offers threat detection solutions, vulnerability risk management solutions, container security solutions, cloud security solutions, and more. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Sysdig operates as a cloud innovation platform. It offers vulnerability management, posture management, entitlement management, Kubernetes monitoring, Prometheus monitoring, and more services. It serves the community of developers, administrators, and other information technology (IT) professionals. Sysdig was formerly known as Draios. It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Uptycs develops a structured query language (SQL)-powered cloud-based security analytics platform. It connects insights across attack surfaces and unites teams to tackle security challenges, including cyber asset inventory, compliance, vulnerability, and more. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Veracode is an AppSec partner for creating secure software, reducing the risk of security breach, and increasing security and development teams’ productivity. As a result, companies using Veracode can move their business, and the world forward. With its combination of process automation, integrations, speed, and responsiveness, Veracode helps companies get accurate and reliable results to focus their efforts on fixing, not just finding, potential vulnerabilities.