New office supports growing demand from federal, state, and local agencies as cyber threats escalate, and efficiency becomes mission-critical
FOSTER CITY, Calif. – Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, announced the opening of a new office in Washington, D.C., marking a strategic expansion of its global footprint to better support its growing public sector customer base.
Government agencies are facing a perfect storm: shrinking budgets, limited resources, and an expanding threat landscape. From federal to state and local levels, cyberattacks are growing in speed, frequency, and sophistication — placing mounting pressure on teams tasked with defending sensitive data and critical infrastructure.
To meet this moment, public sector organizations are shifting their approach, from reactive defense to proactive risk management. Qualys is helping lead that shift with the introduction of the Risk Operations Center (ROC) model, which enables agencies to unify visibility, rapidly prioritize the threats that matter most, and automate response at scale. The ROC empowers security teams to do more with less —improving cyber resilience while boosting operational efficiency.
Building on the momentum of a successful Public Sector Cyber Risk Conference, the expansion reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to serving public sector agencies. Qualys currently supports numerous federal entities and is in the final stages of achieving FedRAMP High Authorization for its cloud platform—further demonstrating its readiness to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of government customers.
“As cyber threats evolve and budgets tighten, agencies need solutions that are not only powerful but also efficient,” said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys. “Opening our Washington, D.C. office is more than just a physical expansion—it reflects our strategic investment in the federal space and our commitment to empowering public sector agencies with the tools they need to reduce cyber risk and increase efficiency.”
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