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Checkov
Checkov is used to scan Infrastructure as Code (like Terraform) for security misconfigurations before deployment.
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Key Concepts
Detects insecure cloud configurations early.
Works with Terraform and other IaC tools.
Helps enforce security best practices.
Integrates into CI/CD pipelines.
Common Interview Questions
What is Checkov?
Why scan Infrastructure as Code?
What are common cloud misconfigurations?
Use Case
Scan Terraform and IaC for misconfigurations.
Common Use Cases
Scanning Terraform code before apply.
Preventing insecure cloud resources.
Enforcing security policies in pipelines.
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