
Here’s a rundown of some of the leading configuration auditing tools in 2024:
1. Qualys CloudShell:
- An agentless cloud-based platform that provides continuous visibility and control over IT infrastructure.
- Offers a comprehensive suite of security and compliance modules, including configuration auditing.
- Supports a wide range of platforms, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
2. Tripwire IP360:
- A hybrid solution that combines agent-based and agentless technologies to provide in-depth configuration auditing.
- Offers file integrity monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and security configuration management.
- Integrates with other security tools to provide a unified view of security posture.
3. Rapid7 Nexpose:
- A vulnerability management platform that includes configuration auditing capabilities.
- Provides automated discovery and assessment of vulnerabilities across a wide range of IT assets.
- Offers patch management, reporting, and remediation tools.
4. Tenable Nessus:
- A popular vulnerability scanner that also includes configuration auditing features.
- Provides extensive coverage of operating systems, applications, and devices.
- Offers real-time monitoring and reporting of vulnerabilities and configuration drifts.
5. Aqua Security CloudSploit:
- A cloud-native security platform that focuses on infrastructure security, including configuration auditing.
- Provides continuous monitoring and analysis of cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities.
- Integrates with cloud providers to automate remediation actions.
6. Sysdig Falco:
- An open-source runtime security tool that can be used for configuration auditing.
- Provides real-time monitoring of system activity and can detect changes to system configurations.
- Can be deployed on a variety of platforms, including containers, Kubernetes, and bare-metal servers.
7. CloudHealth
- A cloud cost management platform that includes configuration auditing for cloud resources.
- Provides visibility into cloud resource configurations and identifies opportunities for cost optimization.
- Helps ensure that cloud resources are configured securely and efficiently.
8. StackRox
- A container security platform that includes configuration auditing for containerized applications.
- Provides continuous monitoring and analysis of container images and deployments for security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
- Helps ensure that containerized applications are deployed and run securely.
9. Lacework Polygraph
- A cloud security platform that includes configuration auditing for cloud workloads.
- Provides visibility into cloud resource configurations and identifies security risks.
- Helps ensure that cloud workloads are configured securely and comply with industry regulations.
10. Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
- A next-generation firewall platform that includes configuration auditing capabilities.
- Provides centralized management and visibility of security configurations across the network.
- Helps ensure that security policies are consistently enforced across all devices.
These are just a few of the many configuration auditing tools available on the market. The best tool for your industry will depend on your particular needs and requirements.

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