Checkov

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Checkov is a powerful IaC tool that scans cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations using policy-as-code.

Founded 2005Santa Clara, California, United States1000+ EmployeesPremise, Windows

Key Features

Compatible with all common scannersGo from static to interactive in minutes.IntegrationInterface MangementPolicy ManagementPreserve Meta-Data AttributesShipping & Delivery
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Top 9 Checkov competitors

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Checkov — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comprehensive Terraform plan scanning with detailed policy checks
  • Supports custom policy creation for Kubernetes deployments
  • Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks
  • Provides clear error messages for failed policy checks
  • Active community support available on platforms like Stack Overflow

Cons

  • Parsing errors when scanning Terraform plan files without specifying framework
  • Upgrade prompts can cause CI pipeline failures if not handled
  • Installation issues on Windows due to path recognition problems
  • Requires specific database flag configurations to pass certain checks
  • Limited documentation on resolving specific error messages

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Leading Checkov alternatives include Trivy, Snyk IaC, Terrascan, KICS, and Regula. Trivy now incorporates the former tfsec engine for Terraform scanning.