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.

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.