Glossary
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
IaC is writing code that builds your servers and networks - like having a recipe that creates infrastructure the same way every time.
What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
Managing and provisioning infrastructure through code and automation rather than manual processes.
Why Should You Care?
IaC enables consistent, auditable infrastructure. Security can be built in and verified through code review before deployment.
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Real-World Example
A Terraform security scanner catches a misconfigured security group in code review before it reaches production.
How to Protect Against Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- 1.
Implement IaC scanning in CI/CD pipeline
- 2.
Create secure IaC templates for common patterns
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