CUI Compliant

0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP High authorized. Essential for NIST 800-171 3.11.x vulnerability scanning requirements.

Cybersecurity

Qualys Government Cloud

Name: Qualys Government Cloud
Author: Qualys

by Qualys

FedRAMP AuthorizedHigh Impact

FedRAMP Status

FedRAMP Authorized

Impact Level

High

Overview

Qualys Government Cloud is a FedRAMP High authorized vulnerability management and compliance platform. It provides continuous vulnerability scanning, policy compliance assessment, and asset discovery required by NIST 800-171 risk assessment controls (3.11.x family).

CUI Risk Assessment

FedRAMP High authorized. Essential for NIST 800-171 3.11.x vulnerability scanning requirements.

Deployment & Architecture

Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)

Qualys Government Cloud operates within a FedRAMP-authorized boundary. CUI can be processed within the authorization scope, but contractors must verify their specific use case falls within the system's security boundary as documented in the SSP.

Configuration Checklist

1ISSO shall update the System Security Plan (SSP) to include Qualys Government Cloud as an authorized external service within the CUI authorization boundary per NIST 800-171 3.1.20.
2System administrator shall configure Qualys scanners with authenticated credentials following least privilege principles and document scanner placement in network architecture diagrams.
3ISSO shall establish vulnerability scanning schedules for all CUI systems ensuring compliance with NIST 800-171 3.11.2 requirements for regular vulnerability assessments.
4Security team shall configure Qualys VMDR to automatically create POA&M entries for critical and high vulnerabilities per DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements.
5ISSO shall implement proper CUI marking procedures for all Qualys vulnerability reports and scan results containing system configuration data.
6System administrator shall integrate Qualys with existing SIEM platforms to enable continuous monitoring capabilities required by NIST 800-171 3.3.3.
7Compliance officer shall train all Qualys users on CUI handling requirements and vulnerability remediation workflows per DFARS 252.204-7021.
8ISSO shall configure Qualys asset inventory features to maintain accurate system component tracking as required by NIST 800-171 3.4.1.
9Security team shall establish automated patch management workflows using Qualys VMDR to meet NIST 800-171 3.14.1 flaw remediation requirements.
10ISSO shall document Qualys backup and disaster recovery procedures ensuring CUI data protection aligns with NIST 800-171 3.8.9 requirements.

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Related Compliance Assessments

CMMC Readiness: READY

87% NIST coverage, Level 2

FedRAMP: MODERATE authorized

Qualys GovCloud authorization details & procurement guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need vulnerability scanning for CMMC?

Yes. NIST 800-171 control 3.11.2 requires scanning for vulnerabilities periodically and when new vulnerabilities are identified. Qualys Government is a FedRAMP High authorized solution for this requirement.

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