Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)

vs. tfRails

Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
vs.
TF Rails
Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
vs. tfRails
Detailed comparison for terraform testing
Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
vs. Tf-Rails
Architecture
The main distinctions between IaC testing tools arise from their ability to perform impact analysis against the runtime environment, considering potential resource drift, and to evaluate impacts beyond the unit level. Focusing solely on unit-level testing may lead to overlooking critical issues or generating false-positive alerts.
tfRails
Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
Merges runtime and build
Yes
No
Full posture impact analysis
Yes
No
OpenSource
No
Yes

Checkov by Prisma Cloud is an open-source IaC scanner that identifies potential security risks in cloud environments. Its modular architecture enables customization and scaling of rules and policies. Checkov integrates with a range of cloud and development tools and provides an intuitive CLI and API. Overall, Checkov's architecture provides a flexible framework for proactive identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
vs. Tf-Rails
Use Case
When selecting a Terraform testing tool, it is essential to ensure that the tool is capable of addressing various use cases to thoroughly assess critical elements of a change, such as Availability, Resilience, Security, and Cost.
tfRails
Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
User defined policies
No code solution | supporting posture based rules
Yes, code
Rules categories
Cost, Security, Resilience
Security

Infrastructure as code security: Checkov can identify security issues in IaC files, such as weak access control, insecure configurations, and unpatched vulnerabilities. Compliance: Checkov can be used to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. It can identify violations and provide guidance on remediation. DevOps integration: Checkov can integrate with DevOps pipelines to provide continuous security scanning of IaC files, enabling teams to address security issues earlier in the development process. Incident response: Checkov can be used to perform forensic analysis on IaC files after a security incident, identifying the root cause and providing insights into how to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
vs. Tf-Rails
Coverage
When evaluating IaC testing tools, support for multiple languages may seem like a desirable feature; however, it is less important than the tool's overall quality. A high-quality tool should prioritize accurate and comprehensive tests for a specific language, ensuring better issue detection and reducing false positives. In essence, it's better to have an effective testing tool for one language than a mediocre one for multiple languages.
tfRails
Checkov by Bridgecrew (Prisma)
Supported IaC
No code solution | Terraform
Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Helm, ARM Templates and Serverless framework.
Supported cloud
AWS
AWS, Azure, GCP