IaC Scanning

IaC scanning identifies security risks and misconfigurations in infrastructure code such as Terraform, Kubernetes manifests, and CloudFormation. Securing these files ensures safer deployments and prevents infrastructure breaches.

5 Common Issues Addressed by IaC Scanning

• Misconfigured cloud resources like open S3 buckets or exposed ports.
• Hardcoded secrets or credentials within Terraform or YAML files.
• Insecure default configurations in Kubernetes manifests.
• Violations of infrastructure security best practices.
• Human errors causing infrastructure vulnerabilities during deployment.

Why Needs to Be Adopted

Misconfigurations in IaC files can lead to insecure deployments and compliance violations. IaC scanning ensures infrastructure security from the ground up, saving time and avoiding risks.

How AquilaX Offers This

AquilaX IaC Scanner audits Terraform, Kubernetes, and other IaC configurations for misconfigurations and compliance violations. By providing actionable insights, it enhances security while minimizing manual effort.

Use Cases for IaC Scanning

• Detect misconfigurations in Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes manifests.
• Secure cloud infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities in IaC files.
• Enforce security policies during infrastructure deployment pipelines.
• Prevent insecure configurations that could lead to breaches or downtime.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices.