Scanning Azure VMs, Azure Arc-enabled servers and ACR images for vulnerabilities with Microsoft Defender and Qualys
⚠️ Please note that Azure vulnerability scanning with the integrated Qualys scanner has now been deprecated (as of 1st of May 2024). In the modern reality with tens of security vulnerabilities that are being disclosed daily you need to continuously implement a variety of security controls in order to ensure that your systems are strongly protected. Even if you’re running on the cloud⛅ One of the security controls that I would like to talk about in this blog post is vulnerability scanning. Vulnerability scanning is an essential practice for maintaining a secure infrastructure, mitigating risks, and protecting sensitive data from potential threats. It allows organizations to stay proactive, comply with regulations, and safeguard their systems against known vulnerabilities and emerging security risks. ...