O365Validator vs ScubaGear

ScubaGear is a great open-source tool from CISA. But not everyone has PowerShell expertise or time to configure complex scripts.

O365Validator is a completely independent platform with our own check engine, our own library of security checks, and a user-friendly web interface. We're not a wrapper around ScubaGear — we're a different approach to M365 security assessment.

Learn more: ScubaGear on GitHub

We're Not a ScubaGear Wrapper

O365Validator is an independent security assessment platform built from scratch:

  • Our own check engine — Custom-built security assessment logic, not based on ScubaGear's approach
  • Our own checks library — 270+ proprietary security checks across all M365 workloads
  • Different user experience — Web-based platform with visual dashboards, auto-remediation, and reporting
  • No PowerShell dependency — Zero reliance on ScubaGear or any external scripts

While both tools assess M365 security, we solve the problem completely differently. Think of us as a modern, user-friendly alternative — not a modification of ScubaGear.

Why Choose O365Validator?

No PowerShell Required

Sign in with your Microsoft account and get results in minutes. No modules to install, no scripts to configure, no command line needed.

Guided Remediation

ScubaGear tells you what's wrong. O365Validator Pro guides you to fix it. Step-by-step remediation guidance with portal links for most security issues - unique in the market.

Results in Minutes

ScubaGear can take 30+ minutes to set up and run. O365Validator: sign in, click assess, see results. Under 5 minutes start to finish.

Perfect for IT Administrators

We respect what CISA built with ScubaGear. It's thorough, government-backed, and free. But we know IT admins are busy. You don't always have time to:

  • Install and update PowerShell modules
  • Configure authentication and permissions
  • Parse through JSON output files
  • Manually implement each remediation step

O365Validator gives you the same security insights with a fraction of the effort.

Feature Comparison

FeatureO365ValidatorScubaGear (CISA)
User Interface
Web-based dashboard
PowerShell only
Setup Required
Sign in with Microsoft
Install modules, configure
Technical Expertise
Any skill level
PowerShell knowledge required
Remediation Guidance
Guided remediation with portal links
Manual fixes only
Security Checks
270+ checks across all M365 workloads
~80 checks (Entra ID focused)
CIS Benchmark Mapping
CIS v3.1.0
CISA SCuBA baseline
Cost
Free (Pro: pricing coming soon)
Free (open source)
Government Authority
Independent
CISA-backed
Incident Response
Available (pricing coming soon)
Not offered
PDF Reports
Executive-ready
HTML/JSON export

When to Use ScubaGear Instead

We believe in being honest. ScubaGear might be better for you if:

You need CISA authority

For compliance reports requiring government-backed tools

You prefer open source

Full code visibility and community contributions

Try the Easier Way to Secure Microsoft 365

Free assessment. No PowerShell. Results in minutes.