Checkov

Checkov is a static code analysis tool that scans infrastructure as code (IaC) files for misconfigurations and security issues. It supports Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, and more.

What is Checkov?

Checkov scans:

Kubernetes - YAML manifests
Terraform - Terraform files
CloudFormation - CloudFormation templates
Docker - Dockerfiles
Helm - Helm charts

Installing Checkov

Using pip

pip install checkov

Using Homebrew

brew install checkov

Scanning Kubernetes

Scan Files

checkov -f deployment.yaml

Scan Directory

checkov -d /path/to/manifests

Scan with Framework

checkov -f deployment.yaml --framework kubernetes

CI/CD Integration

GitHub Actions

name: Security Scan
on: [push]
jobs:
  scan:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
    - uses: actions/checkout@v3
    - name: Run Checkov
      uses: bridgecrewio/checkov-action@master
      with:
        directory: .
        framework: kubernetes

Best Practices

Scan in CI/CD - Catch issues before deployment
Use frameworks - Scan against specific frameworks
Fix high-severity - Address critical findings first
Customize policies - Adjust checks for your needs