They will focus on Web app scanning, vulnerability management and policy compliance

Feb 28, 2013 14:25 GMT  ·  By

Qualys and Verizon have joined forces in an effort to deliver new advanced cloud-based IT security and compliance management solutions.

The companies will focus on services such as PCI and policy compliance, Web application scanning and vulnerability management.

As a result of the partnership, Verizon customers will benefit from the advantages offered by QualysGuard Cloud Platform, an efficient solution when it comes to protecting Web applications and IT assets against cyberattacks.

“Verizon has built an impressive global managed security and consulting practice and together we will deliver leading edge IT security and compliance solutions to organizations around the world,” said Philippe Courtot, chairman and CEO, Qualys.

“Our expanded relationship will pay big dividends for enterprises looking to strengthen their security defense.”

Cindy Bellefeuille Stanton, director of security product management for Verizon Enterprise Solutions, noted, “By incorporating these solutions into our managed services and consulting offerings, our clients now have more choice and flexibility in meeting their compliance and security requirements - a growing area of focus for our clients."