Apotrope is an open-source security posture auditing tool designed for Windows 10 and 11 systems. It provides a fully offline method to evaluate and score the security configuration of a Windows machine against CIS Benchmark controls, delivering actionable remediation steps in plain English. The tool operates as a single executable that does not require installation, cloud connectivity, or an agent, ensuring that no data leaves the audited device.
Aimed at users who need a transparent and portable means of assessing Windows security, Apotrope conducts over 50 checks across 14 categories, including access control, accounts, antivirus, encryption, file sharing, firewall, hardening, network, patching, persistence, PowerShell, remote access, services, and system configuration. Each finding is mapped to the relevant CIS Benchmark control ID, automatically detected based on the Windows version. The audit process results in a security score ranging from 0 to 100, with an accompanying letter grade from A to F, reflecting the overall risk posture of the system. Point deductions for failing or warning checks are weighted by severity, and the report highlights top failures with specific remediation instructions or Group Policy paths.
Apotrope supports exporting results as self-contained HTML reports for sharing with stakeholders or as structured JSON files suitable for integration into automated pipelines. Users can also save a baseline scan and later compare subsequent scans to track remediation progress. Customization is possible through a profile file, allowing users to disable specific checks, override severities, and adjust thresholds to fit their environment. The tool is read-only and does not alter system configuration during its operation.
12+ environments. The tool requires administrative privileges for certain checks and is designed for ease of use, with no setup, accounts, or licensing required. Apotrope is open source and can be run from removable media such as a USB stick, making it suitable for security professionals and administrators who require a portable and private auditing solution.
apotrope sits in PulseGate's Security & compliance platforms category. It focuses on automating the auditing and hardening of Windows security posture for administrators and security professionals. apotrope is an open-source project aimed at windows administrators and security professionals. The project is open source (MIT). apotrope is available on the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.
It is developed by hexorcist404, and the product first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 52 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 5 catalogued features are windows audit, security posture check, and portable tool.
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