Qualys Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, has announced the opening of a new office in Washington, D.C. This strategic expansion aims to better support the company's growing public sector customer base amidst increasing cyber threats and budget constraints faced by federal, state, and local agencies. With the introduction of its Risk Operations Center $(ROC.UK)$ model, Qualys is facilitating a shift from reactive defense to proactive risk management, allowing agencies to enhance cyber resilience and operational efficiency. The expansion underscores Qualys' commitment to empowering public sector agencies and aligns with its efforts to achieve FedRAMP High Authorization for its cloud platform.