C7nins

C7nins is a software tool designed to enforce and manage cloud security policies. It is an open-source project developed by Bridgecrew, a cloud security company. The tool is primarily used to scan cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations to identify security misconfigurations and compliance violations. C7nins supports a wide range of cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as various IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes manifests.

The tool operates by defining security policies in a YAML or JSON format. These policies can be customized to meet specific organizational requirements and can cover a broad spectrum of security concerns, from access controls and encryption to network security and data protection. C7nins can be integrated into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure that security checks are performed automatically as part of the development process.

One of the key features of C7nins is its ability to generate detailed reports and alerts, which can be used to inform developers and security teams about potential issues. These reports can highlight the specific lines of code that need to be addressed, making it easier to remediate security vulnerabilities. Additionally, C7nins supports remediation actions, allowing it to automatically fix certain types of misconfigurations.

C7nins is designed to be flexible and scalable, making it suitable for use in both small and large organizations. It can be deployed as a standalone tool or integrated with other security and compliance tools to provide a comprehensive security posture management solution. The open-source nature of C7nins allows users to contribute to its development and customize it to meet their specific needs.