CyberVault

Auditing tools play a critical role in modern IT systems management by helping organizations identify vulnerabilities, assess configuration weaknesses, and ensure compliance with security standards. As infrastructures grow more complex and threats become more sophisticated, manual auditing is no longer sufficient. Automated auditing tools provide continuous visibility into system security posture and help organizations make informed, risk-based decisions. This blog compares three widely used auditing tools: Nessus, OpenVAS (Greenbone), and Lynis. While all three aim to improve security through assessment and reporting, they differ significantly in scope, deployment models, ease of use, and target audiences. By examining their features, strengths, and limitations, this comparison helps determine which tool best fits technical and organizational needs. Nessus - Network Vulnerability Auditing Nessus is a commercial vulnerability assessment tool developed by Tenable and is one of the m...