Qualys Continuous Monitoring (CM) is a cloud-based real-time network security monitoring and alerting solution that identifies threats and tracks unexpected network changes before they turn into breaches. Operating by monitoring networks from an external perspective via the internet, it provides continuous surveillance of global network perimeters for potential security risks. The system monitors networks around the clock, detecting instant changes in security and compliance posture. It correlates real-time threat information with vulnerabilities and IT asset inventory data to provide comprehensive visibility of the threat landscape, and integrates with Qualys VMDR for comprehensive host discovery and digital certificate tracking.
