Better Security with IaC
Summary
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies like Terraform and CloudFormation are transforming cloud application development by altering the risk landscape. This article explores how IaC introduces new security risks while potentially mitigating existing ones, and how security teams can adapt their programs to account for these changes.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The article discusses how IaC can improve security by offering new ways to manage and secure cloud infrastructure, benefiting defenders.
Defender Context
As organizations increasingly adopt IaC, security professionals must understand the unique risks and benefits it presents. This includes scrutinizing IaC artifacts for misconfigurations and understanding how IaC impacts the overall security posture of cloud environments.