IBM Security
IBM Security
Updated August 20, 2025
Updated August 20, 2025
IBM Security provides tools to identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across IT environments. It integrates with existing workflows to support continuous monitoring and remediation efforts.
IBM Security provides tools to identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across IT environments. It integrates with existing workflows to support continuous monitoring and remediation efforts.
Threat Intelligence Platforms
Asset Management
Attack Surface Management
Cost considerations
Cost considerations
Functionality
Functionality
Compatibility
Compatibility
User experience
User experience
Customer support
Customer support
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Solution details
Target industry
Technology
Public sector
Industrials
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Financial services
Services support
In-house services
Managed services
Scanning coverage
Network scanning
Host scanning
Application scanning
Product features
Risk scoring
Vulnerability scoring
IT Service Management (ITSM) integration
Automated remediation
Pricing
Free trial available
Market segment
Enterprise
Key features
API access
Platform solution
Point solution
Integrations
Security automation
Endpoint security
Cloud security
Governance Risk and Compliance
Network security
Data security
Deployment
On-premises
Cloud-native
Cloud-hosted
Cloud ecosystem partners
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Ratings
Cost considerations
IBM Security relies on enterprise licenses tied to QRadar or BigFix and layers extra fees for cloud connectors, compliance content, and services, so per-asset pricing lands above most mainstream competitors. Firms already invested in QRadar can spread some of that cost, but net new customers see a noticeably bigger bill. Compared with other vulnerability-management tools, the overall spend is high and only justifiable for very large environments.
Cost considerations
IBM Security relies on enterprise licenses tied to QRadar or BigFix and layers extra fees for cloud connectors, compliance content, and services, so per-asset pricing lands above most mainstream competitors. Firms already invested in QRadar can spread some of that cost, but net new customers see a noticeably bigger bill. Compared with other vulnerability-management tools, the overall spend is high and only justifiable for very large environments.
Scans count/year
Asset count
Functionality
IBM Security QRadar Vulnerability Manager delivers regular network and agent-based scans across on-prem and major cloud assets and pushes prioritized findings into ServiceNow or BigFix workflows. Risk scoring adds context, but container coverage and automated patch-verification are less mature than the very top competitors.
Functionality
IBM Security QRadar Vulnerability Manager delivers regular network and agent-based scans across on-prem and major cloud assets and pushes prioritized findings into ServiceNow or BigFix workflows. Risk scoring adds context, but container coverage and automated patch-verification are less mature than the very top competitors.
Compatibility
QRadar Vulnerability Manager relies mainly on network-based scans and offers no host agents, so operating system coverage and container visibility are limited. Findings flow smoothly into QRadar SIEM, yet connecting to public cloud inventories or CMDBs usually demands extra scanners or custom work. Because leading rivals provide native agents and turnkey APIs for cloud and asset tools, overall compatibility is below average.
Compatibility
QRadar Vulnerability Manager relies mainly on network-based scans and offers no host agents, so operating system coverage and container visibility are limited. Findings flow smoothly into QRadar SIEM, yet connecting to public cloud inventories or CMDBs usually demands extra scanners or custom work. Because leading rivals provide native agents and turnkey APIs for cloud and asset tools, overall compatibility is below average.
User experience
Dashboards and search filters exist, but the screens feel dated and navigation is not always intuitive. Analysts often tweak reports by hand and require some training before working smoothly. Newer cloud rivals generally feel faster and more polished.
User experience
Dashboards and search filters exist, but the screens feel dated and navigation is not always intuitive. Analysts often tweak reports by hand and require some training before working smoothly. Newer cloud rivals generally feel faster and more polished.
Customer support
IBM provides 24×7 help for critical issues and typically releases new vulnerability signatures every few days, keeping coverage current. Enterprise subscriptions include a named success manager and detailed online guides that make self-service easier. Lower-priority tickets may wait until the next business day, so responsiveness is just shy of the top tier.
Customer support
IBM provides 24×7 help for critical issues and typically releases new vulnerability signatures every few days, keeping coverage current. Enterprise subscriptions include a named success manager and detailed online guides that make self-service easier. Lower-priority tickets may wait until the next business day, so responsiveness is just shy of the top tier.
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