Terrascan
Terrascan is an open-source static code analyzer for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that scans Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, and other IaC files to detect security misconfigurations and compliance violations before deployment. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines to provide automated security checks, helping prevent vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure. The tool uses policies based on frameworks like CIS, NIST, and HIPAA to enforce best practices.
Developers should use Terrascan when working with Infrastructure as Code to ensure security and compliance in cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, by catching issues early in the development cycle. It is particularly valuable for DevOps teams implementing shift-left security practices, as it reduces risks in production deployments by scanning IaC files during code commits or build processes.