What is ACAS?

ACAS (Assurance Console Assessment System) is a suite of tools primarily used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to automate vulnerability scanning, compliance assessment, and security management. It helps identify and remediate security weaknesses across networks and systems, ensuring they meet required security standards and configurations. ACAS typically includes components like Nessus for vulnerability scanning, SecurityCenter for managing and analyzing scan data, and Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS) for real-time network monitoring.