--- title: "IaC Security" date: "2024-04-03T10:09:16+00:00" url: "https://checkmarx.com/product/iac-security/" description: "Safeguard your cloud infrastructure with Checkmarx IaC. Identify and address misconfigurations and vulnerabilities early in the development process. Request a custom demo and empower your cloud security posture." --- # IaC Security Checkmarx One – Developer Security # Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Checkmarx IaC Security strengthens cloud infrastructure with advanced scanning, proactive vulnerability identification and robust misconfiguration detection. [Schedule a Demo](#form) [Learn More ](#more) Checkmarx IaC Security Tool Feature Highlights ## Manage and Provision Everywhere Checkmarx’ laC Security solution scans your laC templates, enabling consistent and secure application provisioning in the cloud, addressing vulnerabilities for repeatable and secure deployments. 01 Scan, Triage, Alert, and Fix End-to-end remediation workflow 02 Vulnerability Detection Misconfigurations & CVEs in IaC 03 Prevent Insecure Deployments 04 Real-Time Developer Alerts Scan to Fix ### Scan, Triage, Alert, and Fix Scan and detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to help prioritize them instantly. Automate your ticketing process and begin remediation using your preferred productivity tool. [ Seen Full Cycle Coverage in a Demo → ](#form) ![Scan, Triage, Alert, and Fix](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Scan-Triage-Alert-and-Fix.webp) Language & Framework Coverage ### Vulnerabilities & Misconfigurations Detection Checkmarx IaC scanning integrates directly into your development cycle and prioritizes critical findings for easier management and safe deployment. Every IaC file type is covered – from Terraform to Helm to Kubernetes – with direct line-of-code references so developers know exactly what to fix and where. [ See IaC Scan in a Demo → ](#form) ![Vulnerabilities & Misconfigurations Detection](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vulnerabilities-Misconfigurations-Detection.webp) Prevent Insecure Deployments ### Policy-as-Code Enforcement Checkmarx One enforces custom security rules, stopping builds to flag vulnerabilities or misconfigurations and offering comprehensive scan insights, with direct reference to lines of code. Define policy-as-code rules that match your organization’s security posture – and ensure they’re applied consistently across every team and pipeline. [ See Policy Enforcement in Action → ](#form) ![Prevent Insecure Deployments](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Prevent-Insecure-Deployments.webp) Real-Time Developer Alerts ### Developer-Native Security The Visual Studio plugin integrates within your development environment (IDE), allowing direct code uploads, interactive interface displaying vulnerabilities, and optimized code scanning across files and projects. [ See Instant Feedback in a Demo → ](#form) ![Real-Time Developer Alerts](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Real-Time-Developer-Alerts.webp) IaC Tool for The AI Era: *Integrated and Simplified* ## Checkmarx IaC Security Seamlessly Integrates into the Development Cycle Ensuring streamlined, secured deployment from the first line of infrastructure code to cloud production – without slowing your teams down. [Request a Demo](#form) ![Gartner Logo - CTA Awards](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gartner-Logo-CTA-Awards.svg) A Gartner® Magic Quadrant Leader™ ![Forrester](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Forrester.svg) A Forrester Wave Leader™ ![SOC2 Logo](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOC2-Logo.svg) SOC 2 Type II Certified IaC Tool for the AI Era ## Real-Time Feedback on Infrastructure Vulnerabilities and Misconfigurations Most cloud breaches trace back to misconfigured infrastructure. Checkmarx catches those misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in real time – before they’re committed, before they’re merged, and long before they become someone’s 2am incident. ![Timer](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Timer-1.svg) ### Real-Time IaC Code Scanning Scan laC files and receive immediate feedback. This allows vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to be addressed and remediated quickly. ![Venn Diagram](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Venn-Diagram-1.svg) ### Correlating and Prioritizing Risk Seamlessly integrate into developer workflows to easily track, correlate, and prioritize risk across development stages. ![Policy-V1-1](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Policy-V1-1.svg) ### Compliance and Governance Checkmarx helps organizations adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards by identifying and rectifying security gaps in laC code. [See it in Action](#form) Customer Stories ## Why the World’s Top Teams Choose Checkmarx ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BestBuyLogoReversedRGB-1.svg) > “We’ve seen an 80% noise reduction — our engineers now focus on the high-quality risks that matter.” [ Explore Best Buy Case Study ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/best-buy/) ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Checkmarx-Best-Buy-Testimonial-V2.webp) ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_gartner_peer_insights_3x.webp) > “By far the best AppSec tooling decision we have made” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_cebu_pacific_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx gave us a 90% reduction in vulnerabilities in just a few months.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_software_ag_3x.webp) > “Unifying our AppSec tools with Checkmarx gave us a single source of truth.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_best_buy_3x.webp) > “With 2.1B lines of code scanned monthly, Checkmarx gives us the scale and speed we need.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_trade_van_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx fits seamlessly into our DevOps pipelines—it’s a truly scalable solution.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IDC.svg) > “From a buyer perspective, Checkmarx’s approach offers a structured and role-aware entry point into agentic security. ” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_dell_3x.webp) > “Incorporating Checkmarx’s technology has revolutionized our development culture ” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_gartner_peer_insights_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx One made our security team and developers life easier.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_allwyn_3x.webp) > “The success of our AppSec program can be directly attributed to the tooling, processes and support provided by the Checkmarx managed services.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IDC-1.svg) > “Bringing ASPM context directly into the IDE reflects a forward-looking approach to prioritizing security efforts based on risk earlier in the development process.” Take the next step ## Related Resources Explore the Topic [Whitepaper ### Don’t Trust the Code This whitepaper explores why traditional application security models fail in this new reality and why securing AI-generated code after it’s written is no longer enough. Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/dont-trust-the-code/) [ WebpageKICS– Open-Source IaC: Free, Fast, Scalable Visit Now ](https://checkmarx.com/product/kics/) Learn the Landscape [Webinar ### IaC Security Acceleration with AWS CDK & KICS integration Learn how AWS CDK and Checkmarx KICS help teams shift IaC security left, automate policy validation, and reduce misconfigurations. Watch Now ](https://info.checkmarx.com/tech-partner/aws/iac-security-acceleration?_gl=1*g5h0o8*_gcl_au*ODQ4MjY1NDAzLjE3Nzg2NTc3ODAuNDIxNTY2MDYzLjE3ODA1OTM0MDEuMTc4MDU5MzQyNQ..*_ga*MTk2MDk0ODg5Ny4xNzc4NjU3Nzgw*_ga_TGCYJYTE53*czE3ODA4MDk2ODgkbzEzNSRnMSR0MTc4MDgyODIzMiRqNTMkbDAkaDA.) [ WebpageKICS Latest Updates Visit Now ](https://docs.kics.io/latest/) Dig Into the Capabilities [Video ### Infrastructure as Code Demo | Proactive Cloud Security Watch the demo to see how Checkmarx can make IaC proactive and simple. See how to catch misconfigurations in Terraform, Kubernetes, and more, so you’re not just fixing issues after deployment but actually preventing them at the source. Watch Now ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CPJaIkI6vxU) Checkmarx Infrastructure as Code Tool ## Frequently Asked Questions QUICK LINKS [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Documentation-Color.svg) Documentation ](https://docs.checkmarx.com/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resources-Color.svg) Resources ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Trust-Center-Color.svg) Trust Center ](https://checkmarx.com/trust/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schedule-a-Demo-Color.svg) Schedule a Demo ](https://checkmarx.com/request-a-demo/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schedule-a-Integrations-Color.svg) Integrations ](https://checkmarx.com/why-checkmarx/integrations/) What is Infrastructure as Code (laC)? Infrastructure as Code (IaC) refers to the practice of managing and provisioning computing infrastructure using machine-readable script or code, streamlining deployment processes, and ensuring consistency in the setup of various IT resources like networks. What platforms are supported by Checkmarx laC Security? The platforms supported by the Checkmarx IaC Security are: - Ansible - Azure Resource Manager - CDK - CloudFormation - Crossplane - Azure Blueprints - Docker - Docker Compose - gRPC - Helm - Knative - Kubernetes - OpenAPI - Pulumi - ServerlessFW - Google Deployment Manager - SAM - Terraform What integrations are supported with Checkmarx laC Security? The integrations supported by the Checkmarx IaC Security are: - Azure Pipelines - Bamboo - Bitbucket Pipelines - CircleCI - Codefresh - Github Actions - GitLab CI - Jenkins - TeamCity - Travis - Pre-commit hooks - Terraform Cloud - Terraformer - AWS Codebuild - KICS Auto Scanning Extension for Visual Studio Code - AWS CDK What is Checkmarx’s approach to laC Security? Checkmarx offers a comprehensive IaC security solution within its cloud-native AppSec platform, Checkmarx One. This solution integrates seamlessly into the development lifecycle, empowering developers to scan IaC files in real time, providing immediate feedback, and enabling continuous security posture assessment. Checkmarx’s IaC solution covers various stages of the development process, offering developers the tools to detect, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations before they deploy into production environments, virtual machines, and storage – all controlled through code rather than manual intervention. This approach automates the configuration of infrastructure, enhancing scalability, reliability, and efficiency while reducing human error in deploying and managing IT resources. How are misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in IaC detected? Checkmarx’ IaC Security solution continuously scans and assesses IaC files, allowing for immediate identification of security issues. It integrates directly into CI/CD pipelines and provides actionable insights directly into developers’ familiar environments, such as Visual Studio. This significantly reduces the risks posed by IaC misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, ensuring a more secure and resilient software deployment process. Custom Demo ## Get Started with \*Checkmarx IaC Security\* Seamlessly integrate, track, and prioritize risks for enhanced protection. See why leading enterprises are leveraging Checkmarx laC Security. ### Thank You! Your Custom Demo Request is successfully sent. A member of Checkmarx Team would contact you shortly to set up your custom demo. ![thank you page decoration](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/get-a-demo-thank-you-1.webp) Personalized SAST Demo ### Prevent IaC Misconfigurations Before Deploy #### Prevent misconfigurations early: Identify risky IaC before deploy to keep cloud posture clean. #### Enforce policy‑as‑code: Block insecure templates and prove compliance. #### Developer‑native: Real‑time feedback and IDE integrations accelerate secure delivery. #### Part of One platform: Consolidate IaC with SAST/SCA/Secrets for a single source of truth. Get Started ## Get Started With Checkmarx IaC Security Today Join the leading enterprises that include Checkmarx IaC Secirity in their application security toolkit for holistic application security. [Schedule a Demo](#form) [Explore Checkmarx One](https://checkmarx.com/product/application-security-platform/) ![Gartner Logo - CTA Awards](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gartner-Logo-CTA-Awards.svg) A Gartner® Magic Quadrant Leader™ ![Forrester](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Forrester.svg) A Forrester Wave Leader™ ![SOC2 Logo](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOC2-Logo.svg) SOC 2 Type II Certified