What is Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)?

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is a suite of tools used by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to automate vulnerability scanning, compliance assessment, and security configuration monitoring. It primarily leverages Nessus, Security Center, and Nessus Network Monitor (formerly Passive Vulnerability Scanner - PVS) to provide a comprehensive view of the security posture of networks and systems. ACAS is commonly used to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and non-compliant security settings, allowing organizations to remediate these issues and maintain a secure environment. It enables continuous monitoring, reporting, and auditing of network assets, supporting compliance with DoD security policies and regulations.