Qualys Policy Compliance vs CyberSilo for CIS Benchmarks

Qualys primary sources

• Product overview: qualys.com/apps/policy-audit (Qualys’s current Policy Audit / compliance product page)
• Importing CIS / compliance policies from the Qualys library: Import Compliance Policy from Library
• SCA CIS policy import workflow: Setting up CIS policies for SCA
• Pricing: Qualys does not publish a stable public list-price sheet for Policy Compliance / Policy Audit on a permanent docs URL. Confirm commercial terms with Qualys sales from the product page. This page does not quote third-party list prices.

Compare on these axes

• Platforms and CIS Benchmark editions actually supported
• Point-in-time scan vs continuous drift detection
• Remediation workflow and ownership tracking
• Evidence export for auditors and multi-framework mapping
• Operational model (open-source DIY vs commercial support)

Where CyberSilo helps

CyberSilo CIS Benchmarking Tool plus CSA for programmes that need hardening evidence beside other frameworks.

How CyberSilo Helps

• Evidence mapping in CyberSilo CSA
• Detection and logging proof with ThreatHawk SIEM
• Advisory scoping — contact CyberSilo

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wins?

Neither page crowns a winner. Match tools to your platforms, staffing, and evidence requirements.

Pricing?

Request current quotes from Qualys (via the Policy Audit product page) and from CyberSilo. We do not publish unverified third-party list prices.

Can I run both?

Often yes — e.g. open-source scanners for labs and commercial evidence workflows for production fleets.

Related Resources

• CyberSilo
• CIS-CAT alternatives