Automate Asset Isolation: Your Last Resort to Meet Remediation Deadlines
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate automates host isolation to meet vulnerability remediation deadlines.
Qualys has introduced TruRisk Eliminate, a platform designed to automatically isolate hosts that fail to meet vulnerability remediation deadlines. This tool addresses common issues like non-existent or delayed patches, or failed remediation attempts, by quarantining the affected host from the network. It integrates with the Qualys Cloud Agent, eliminating the need for EDR integration and providing auditable logs for compliance.
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The lesson from this incident
Full lessonOrganizations frequently struggle to meet vulnerability remediation deadlines due to delayed patches, failed remediation attempts, or complex environments that slow response times. When vulnerable hosts remain connected to the network past their remediation window, they become active risk vectors that attackers can exploit. Qualys TruRisk Eliminate addresses this gap by automatically quarantining non-compliant hosts, effectively reducing the attack surface while remediation catches up. This matters because unpatched, network-connected assets are among the most common entry points for breaches — automation ensures that human delays don't translate into prolonged exposure. Auditable isolation logs also support compliance requirements, closing the gap between policy intent and operational reality.
What helps against this
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- Vulnerability scanning and prioritisation
You know which systems are vulnerable, and which ones to fix first.
- Cyber asset inventory
You cannot patch, monitor or protect the devices, cloud resources and accounts you do not know you have.
- Network segmentation and microsegmentation
One compromised machine can no longer reach everything else.