Qualys puts a premium on high-grade IT security. The company provides a variety of network security auditing and vulnerability management software and services for businesses in a number of industries. Its QualysGuard suite of products automates security weakness detection and network security asset auditing. Qualys also remotely manages the integrity of client networks looking to outsource their data security endeavors. Clients have included BASF, DuPont, and eBay. Founded in 1999, the company has received venture capital funding from such investors as Hewlett-Packard, Trident Capital, Mercury Interactive, and VeriSign. Qualys has international offices in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.