Checkov is a static code analysis tool for infrastructure-as-code. It scans cloud infrastructure provisioned using Terraform and detects security and compliance misconfigurations.
Checkov is written in Python and provides a simple method to write and manage policies. It follows the CIS Foundations benchmarks where applicable.
- 50+ built-in policies cover security and compliance best practices for AWS, Azure & Google Cloud.
- Policies support variable scanning by building a dynamic code dependency graph (coming soon).
- Supports in-line suppression of accepted risks or false-positives to reduce recurring scan failures.
- Output currently available as CLI, JSON or JUnit XML.
Scan results in CLI
Scheduled scan result in Jenkins
pip install checkovcheckov -d /user/tfPassed Checks: 1, Failed Checks: 1, Suppressed Checks: 0
Check: "Ensure all data stored in the S3 bucket is securely encrypted at rest"
/main.tf:
Passed for resource: aws_s3_bucket.template_bucket
Check: "Ensure all data stored in the S3 bucket is securely encrypted at rest"
/../regionStack/main.tf:
Failed for resource: aws_s3_bucket.sls_deployment_bucket_name Start using Checkov by reading the Getting Started page.
For Terraform compliance scanners check out tfsec, Terrascan and Terraform AWS Secure Baseline.
For CloudFormation scanning check out cfripper and cfn_nag.
Contribution is welcomed!
Start by reviewing the contribution guidelines. After that, take a look at a good first issue.
Looking to contribute new checks? Learn how to write a new check (AKA policy) here.
Bridgecrew builds and maintains Checkov to make policy-as-code simple and accessible.
Start with our Documentation for quick tutorials and examples.
If you need direct support you can contact us at info@bridgecrew.io or open a ticket.