# AWS Scout2

AWS Scout2 is a Cloud Security Posture Management product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

AWS Scout2 is a security assessment tool that uses the AWS API to gather configuration data and automatically identify security risks in AWS environments.

Checked October 2026.

## What is AWS Scout2?

AWS Scout2 is a security assessment tool designed for AWS administrators to evaluate their cloud environment's security configuration. The tool utilizes the AWS API to automatically collect configuration data from various AWS services and resources.

Scout2 performs automated analysis of the gathered data to identify potential security risks and misconfigurations within the AWS environment. It presents findings through a web-based interface that provides a consolidated view of security issues rather than requiring manual review of multiple AWS console pages.

The tool highlights high-risk areas automatically and generates reports that help administrators understand their attack surface. Scout2 supports manual inspection of configuration data alongside its automated assessment capabilities.

The tool includes debugging features and accepts community contributions through bug reports, feature requests, and pull requests. Scout2 continues to receive active maintenance and development, though some features and internal components may evolve over time.

Tags: Configuration Management, Security Scanning, AWS

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cloud-security) · [Cloud Security Posture Management](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cspm)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 1,723
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Attack Surface Management Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-attack-surface-solutions).

## AWS Scout2 FAQ

### What is AWS Scout2?

AWS Scout2 is a product in the Cloud Security Posture Management category. It covers Configuration Management, Security Scanning and AWS.

### What is the pricing for AWS Scout2?

AWS Scout2 is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/nccgroup/Scout2.

### What are alternatives to AWS Scout2?

Alternatives to AWS Scout2 listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Turbot](https://cybersectools.com/tools/turbot) - Cloud & AI security platform for compliance, posture mgmt, and agent control. (Commercial)
2. [ImmuniWeb Cloud Security Test](https://cybersectools.com/tools/immuniweb-cloud-security-test) - Free cloud storage security scanner for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments (Free)
3. [AWS Config](https://cybersectools.com/tools/aws-config) - Assess, audit, and evaluate configurations of AWS resources. (Commercial)
4. [Opscompass Cloud & Database Asset Intelligence](https://cybersectools.com/tools/opscompass-cloud-and-database-asset-intelligence) - Cloud & database asset intelligence platform for visibility & compliance (Commercial)
5. [Cloudlytics Cloud-Driven Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cloudlytics-cloud-driven-security) - Cloud security platform for compliance, event analytics, and asset monitoring (Commercial)

Compare all AWS Scout2 alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aws-scout2](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aws-scout2)

### What deployment and organization size does AWS Scout2 fit?

AWS Scout2 is available as a cloud service. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare AWS Scout2 with similar solutions

- [AWS Scout2 vs Turbot](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aws-scout2-vs-turbot)
- [AWS Scout2 vs ImmuniWeb Cloud Security Test](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aws-scout2-vs-immuniweb-cloud-security-test)
- [AWS Scout2 vs AWS Config](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aws-config-vs-aws-scout2)

All alternatives to AWS Scout2: [/alternatives/aws-scout2](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aws-scout2)

---

Source: https://cybersectools.com/tools/aws-scout2

For AI agents: every CybersecTools shortlist is listed at https://cybersectools.com/shortlists.md, and any compare page has a Markdown copy too (add .md to its URL).

More on AWS Scout2: funding, momentum, hiring and news, plus the full product and company record, are available through the Mandos MCP Server (paid plans), which connects to AI assistants: https://mandos.io/mcp?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=product-md