File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) by Qualys is a cloud-based cybersecurity solution that detects, tracks, and safeguards files from cyber threats across global IT systems. The solution monitors system files and registry objects in real-time through Cloud Agents, providing thorough records of auditable events and compliance insights. It features centralized event logging and management capabilities with incident correlation and tracking functionality. The system identifies unauthorized changes to critical system files and registries, diagnoses changes, and implements noise cancellation technology that reduces false alerts by 90 percent or more. The solution supports monitoring across cloud and on-premises environments, integrates with threat intelligence for event prioritization, and includes File Access Monitoring (FAM) capabilities for monitoring unauthorized access attempts to sensitive host files.
