Terrascan by Tenable is an open-source static analysis tool for securing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) configurations. Its architecture consists of a policy engine with predefined and customizable policies, support for multiple IaC frameworks, and easy integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. Terrascan scales with your organization's needs, provides CLI and API support, and offers detailed reporting and visualization for vulnerability remediation. Overall, it ensures secure, compliant infrastructure deployments across various development environments.
Terrascan by Tenable is useful for various security and compliance use cases: Detecting misconfigurations: Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in IaC configurations during development. Ensuring compliance: Validate infrastructure configurations against industry standards, such as CIS benchmarks and NIST guidelines.