Automated Qualys Vulnerability Report Generation & Download
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Streamline your security operations with this n8n workflow designed for Qualys vulnerability report automation. It efficiently fetches report templates, launches new reports, intelligently monitors their completion status, and automatically downloads the finalized reports for immediate access, reducing manual effort and ensuring timely data availability.
About This Workflow
This comprehensive n8n workflow offers a robust solution for automating the entire lifecycle of Qualys vulnerability report generation and retrieval. It begins by securely connecting to your Qualys instance to fetch a list of available report templates. You can then launch a new report by specifying a desired template, output format, and title. The workflow is engineered for reliability, featuring an intelligent polling mechanism that periodically checks the report's status. It includes a built-in wait period to prevent excessive API calls while ensuring the report has ample time to complete. Once the report is marked as 'Finished' by Qualys, the workflow automatically proceeds to download the generated report, delivering critical security insights directly to your desired next step. This automation frees up valuable security team resources, enhances operational efficiency, and ensures consistent and timely access to crucial vulnerability data.
Key Features
- Automated Qualys Report Launching: Programmatically initiate vulnerability reports based on your specified templates and parameters.
- Dynamic Template Selection: Fetches and utilizes Qualys report template IDs for flexible report generation.
- Intelligent Report Status Polling: Continuously monitors report generation progress with a built-in wait mechanism to ensure completion.
- Automatic Report Download: Once a report is finalized, the workflow automatically downloads the finished output.
- XML to JSON Conversion: Seamlessly transforms Qualys API's XML responses into easy-to-process JSON data.
How To Use
- Configure Qualys API Credentials: Set up your Qualys API credentials within n8n. The workflow uses a predefined
qualysApicredential named "Qualys account"; ensure this is linked to your actual Qualys API keys. - Define Global Variables: In the 'Global Variables' (Set) node, set the
base_urlto your Qualys API endpoint (e.g.,https://qualysapi.qg3.apps.qualys.com). - Specify Report Parameters: In the 'Launch Report' node, ensure the
template_name,output_format, andreport_titleare correctly configured. These values are typically sourced from the 'Global Variables' node or an upstream trigger, allowing you to easily customize the report details. - Adjust Polling Interval (Optional): If needed, modify the 'Wait 1 Minute' node to increase or decrease the waiting period between status checks.
- Connect to Downstream Systems: After the 'Download Report' node, connect additional nodes to process, store, or notify about the downloaded report (e.g., save to cloud storage, send via email, parse content).
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "c70cd3f7-1aca-4063-9029-749b0196b558",
"name": "Automated Qualys Vulnerability Report Generation & Download",
"nodes": 8,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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