CloudSploit by Aqua
Cloud Security Auditing and Monitoring.
Overview
CloudSploit, now part of Aqua Security, is a security and compliance scanning tool for cloud environments. It scans cloud accounts for potential security risks and misconfigurations. The open-source version provides on-demand scanning, while the commercial SaaS offering provides continuous monitoring, reporting, and integrations. It is primarily a CSPM tool but is relevant to IaC as it checks the resulting posture of deployed infrastructure.
✨ Key Features
- Scans AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud
- Hundreds of security and compliance checks
- Continuous monitoring and alerting (SaaS version)
- Compliance reporting (CIS, PCI, HIPAA)
- Open-source scanner available
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong open-source offering.
- Simple and easy-to-use interface.
- Focused on cloud security posture management.
Unique Value: Provides a simple and effective way to audit and monitor cloud security posture, with a strong open-source option for teams that want to get started quickly.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running periodic scans to ensure compliance with CIS benchmarks.
- Receiving real-time alerts on critical misconfigurations.
- Generating compliance reports for auditors.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need pre-deployment, static analysis of IaC files.
🏆 Alternatives
While it is a runtime scanner, not a static IaC scanner, it provides the crucial function of verifying that deployed infrastructure is actually secure and compliant, complementing IaC scanning tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (SaaS tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open-source version is free for on-demand scanning.
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