--- title: "Qualys Policy Compliance" slug: "qualys-policy-compliance" updated: 2025-03-18T22:58:19Z published: 2025-03-18T22:58:19Z canonical: "docs.databee.buzz/qualys-policy-compliance" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.databee.buzz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Qualys Policy Compliance The Qualys Policy Compliance module provides a view of IT compliance, continuously monitoring configurations and policies against industry standards. It offers insights to identify and remediate gaps efficiently. For more information, refer to the [Qualys API documentation](https://docs.qualys.com/en/vm/api/pc/index.htm#t=compliance_posture_information.htm). **Integration Method:** API **Tables**: Compliance Finding (2003) This integration supports the following events. | **Event** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | Compliance Posture | The event return compliance posture related data | This integration supports the following versions. | Qualys Policy Compliance Version | 10.32.1.0-1 | | --- | --- | | Qualys Policy Compliance API version | V2 | ## Prerequisites - The user should have access to the Qualys compliance posture dashboard. - The user should have access to Qualys user with manager access to the API. - The user should have access to the DataBee console. ## Configuration Overview 1. Generate client credentials on the Qualys platform with the required scopes. 2. Add the [Qualys data feed](/user-manual/docs/qualys-policy-management#databee-configuration) integration in the DataBee console with the required Client credentials. | **DataBee Parameter** | **Qualys Policy compliance Parameter** | | --- | --- | | Username | Username | | Password | Password | ## Qualys Policy Compliance Configuration 1. Sign in to the **Qualys** Dashboard. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-3l5rvpm0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 2. Navigate to the **Users** tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-4m2zujw2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 3. Create a new user using the **Users** > **New** > **User** dropdown on the “Users” page. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-lkdsql76.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 4. Fill in the necessary data in the **General Information** tab. Then click on **User Role**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-j946eudp.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 5. In the **User Role** tab, fill in the role details and make sure we have allowed access to both **API** and **GUI**. > [!NOTE] > Note: > > Permissions mentioned here are the minimum requirement for the data feed. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-1r2drk6f.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) - User Role: Manager - Allow access to: GUI, API 6. Keep the Locale, Options, and Security settings as they are and click **Save**. The new user will be created with a **Pending Activation** status. Also, an activation link will be shared on the email which you have added in the General Information. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-e5gafxyx.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 7. You will receive an email. Store the **Platform URL** securely as it’ll be needed to configure data feed later. Then click on **Activate Your Account**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-a4kggr7t.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 8. Enter the OTP Code recevied in email and click on **Submit**. ![Inserting image...](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-v9ff3tqt.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 9. You will get the information below, copy the **Password**, and click on the URL. You can login with the given username and password. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-402v01f6.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 10. When you login with a new username and password for the first time, you will be redirected to the verification page. Verify your information and click **Save**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-vv235mqm.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 11. It will redirect to the “Change Password” window. You can set a new password and login. You will be in active status, and will be able to use the API using this username and password. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-v6a1vcgg.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) ## DataBee Configuration 1. Login to the DataBee UI, navigate to **Data** > **Data Feeds** and click the **Add New Data Feed** button. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-jadr6lw0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 2. Search for the **Qualys Policy Compliance** and click it as shown below. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-v06rvsis.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 3. Click on the **API Ingest** option for collection method. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-lnrn1adq.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 4. Enter feed contact information and click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-xzsypnux.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) 5. In the configuration page, confirm the following: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/04e48772-4346-44a4-aa69-043eca42257c/Images/Documentation/qualys-policy-compliance-image-ea6raoop.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T12%3A22%3A30Z&se=2026-10-30T13%3A22%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HgxBpozsLgNvPOe%2FxMQvH%2BzsiLKaE%2BdtSOJknXMpNK4%3D) - API Base URL: replace API Base URL with the URL copied before from email. - Authorization Method: Basic - Username: paste the Username generated earlier in email. - Password: paste the Password of the account that was set up earlier. - Event Types: preselected for all the event types that integration pulls. 6. Click **Submit**. ## Troubleshooting Tips - Ensure that username and password are correct. - Ensure that the user has a manager role. - If you are unable to login with the temporary password, make sure you have given UI Permission to the user.