Qualys TotalCloud vs Veza SSPM

Qualys TotalCloud is a cloud-native application protection platform for multi-cloud and container environments. It covers AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through a single license, control plane, and TruRisk score. Its security domains include CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, CDR, Kubernetes and container security, IaC, SSPM, DSPM, and AI-SPM. TruRisk prioritizes verified, attackable exposures using exploitability, threat intelligence, asset criticality, and runtime context. FlexScan offers agentless, agent-based, network, and pipeline scanning. QFlow provides more than 300 automated playbooks and integrates with ServiceNow, Jira, SIEM, and SOAR platforms. Qualys says TotalCloud can assess cloud resources, including transient and ephemeral resources, in under 10 minutes. It also manages SaaS security posture for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Workspace. Pre-built policy frameworks include CIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and NIST. A free license with limited API calls for control evaluation is listed; subscription pricing is available on request.

Veza SSPM governs identity access, permissions, and configuration risks across SaaS applications in real time. It continuously discovers users, administrators, and service accounts across major SaaS platforms, then flags settings such as missing MFA, exposed OAuth tokens, and open administrator privileges. Role-based context helps identify overprivileged identities, which the product can remediate. Connections with IAM, IGA, and ITSM platforms support issue resolution and automated governance workflows. Veza generates real-time, audit-ready reports describing access governance across SaaS applications. Its integration catalog spans SaaS, identity, cloud, data, and HR systems; examples include Okta, OpenAI, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, and Google Drive. The Open Authorization API provides a route for custom application connections. Veza states that SSPM has SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications and complies with GDPR and CCPA. It is offered through web and API access, with pricing and custom demonstrations handled by request.