KICS
FundedStatic code analysis for secure Infrastructure as Code deployments
About KICS
KICS provides a robust solution for identifying security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and infrastructure misconfigurations within Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments. It supports a wide range of IaC frameworks including Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, and Microsoft ARM among others. Designed for DevOps and security teams, KICS enables organizations to integrate security checks early in the development lifecycle, ensuring infrastructure code adheres to security best practices before deployment.
The platform offers over 2400 customizable queries to detect potential risks, making it highly extensible and adaptable to evolving security requirements. KICS is built to be easy to install, interpret, and integrate into continuous integration pipelines, facilitating seamless adoption within enterprise environments. Powered by Checkmarx, a leader in application security testing, KICS combines community-driven innovation with enterprise-grade reliability, helping CIOs enforce governance and reduce operational risk in cloud infrastructure management.
Key Capabilities
- ✓Static code analysis for Infrastructure as Code
- ✓Supports multiple IaC frameworks and platforms
- ✓Over 2400 customizable security and compliance queries
- ✓Easy integration with CI/CD pipelines
- ✓Extensible architecture for new IaC solutions
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