A Misconfiguration Scanner is a cybersecurity tool designed to identify improper or insecure settings across systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments. These misconfigurations such as open ports, weak permissions, disabled logging, or exposed databases can create critical security vulnerabilities. The scanner automatically audits configurations against best practices and compliance standards like CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and ISO 27001. By detecting issues early in development or deployment, it helps organizations harden their environments, reduce the attack surface, and ensure continuous security and compliance.