Prompt
Always configure security scanning tools with comprehensive coverage and readable output to maximize vulnerability detection. This includes:
-
Enable scanning across all files: Use flags like
--enable-secret-scan-all-filesto ensure no potential vulnerability is missed. -
Configure Docker-based scanners with proper TTY support: When running security tools in containers, add the
--ttyflag for better output handling and readability. -
Enable appropriate protection mechanisms: Ensure protective measures like Web Application Firewalls are properly configured in your infrastructure code.
Example:
# Pre-commit hook with proper configuration
- id: checkov_secrets
name: Checkov Secrets
description: This hook looks for secrets with checkov.
entry: checkov -d . --framework secrets --enable-secret-scan-all-files
- id: checkov_container
name: Checkov
description: This hook runs checkov.
entry: bridgecrew/checkov:latest --tty -d .
When writing infrastructure as code, ensure that protection mechanisms like WAF are explicitly enabled:
aws_cdk.aws_cloudfront.CfnDistribution(
distribution_config={"webAclId": my_web_acl_id}
)
These practices help ensure that security vulnerabilities are consistently detected and addressed before deployment.