Qualys API Users Master Asset Management with Host List API
Qualys API users can effectively manage assets with the Host List API, as demonstrated in the ongoing API Best Practices Series. This series, which builds on previous presentations, highlights the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pattern for preparing Host List data for application usage.
The Host List API aids in determining the scope of assets scanned for Vulnerability Management (VM) or Policy Compliance (PC). It covers on-premises, endpoint, and cloud assets, with each host identified by its unique ID, also known as HOSTID. The Host List Activity Diagram illustrates two extract methods: full extract and incremental update.
Storing Host List data locally to applications improves performance and reduces duplicate data. Each completed scan for VM or PC updates the dates in the Host List, including metadata from Amazon, Azure, or Google Cloud.
The API Best Practices Series equips developers with strategies to enhance the design, performance, and usage of the Qualys API. By understanding and implementing the ETL pattern for Host List data, users can efficiently manage assets and improve overall system performance.
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