Checkov
Checkov is an open-source static code analysis tool designed to scan Infrastructure as Code (IaC) files for security and compliance misconfigurations. It supports multiple IaC languages such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, and ARM templates, helping developers identify vulnerabilities before deployment. By integrating into CI/CD pipelines, it enables automated security checks to prevent insecure infrastructure from being provisioned.
Developers should use Checkov when working with Infrastructure as Code to ensure security best practices are followed and to catch misconfigurations early in the development lifecycle. It is particularly valuable in DevOps and cloud-native environments for scanning Terraform or Kubernetes manifests, reducing the risk of data breaches or compliance violations. Learning Checkov helps teams implement shift-left security, making infrastructure deployments more secure and reliable.