Active Cypher Cypher Scout

Cypher Scout is a lightweight, standalone tool designed to continuously identify and mitigate security risks in Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD), and File Server environments. The tool performs inspection and auditing of user accounts to surface security gaps, providing online reporting on identified issues. It offers risk prioritization guidance to help administrators address the most critical vulnerabilities first, following Microsoft best practices. Key operational characteristics: - Runs as a standalone application directly from a file server — no installation required - Requires no customization; configuration is straightforward out of the box - Outputs reports to a local folder for easy access Cypher Scout is oriented toward helping organizations establish a security baseline, track progress over time via ongoing reports, and follow a structured roadmap toward cybersecurity maturity goals within Active Directory environments.