description Trivy Overview
Trivy is an open-source vulnerability scanner for containers, Kubernetes configurations, and cloud infrastructure as code that identifies security issues across software supply chains.
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What is Trivy used for in DevSecOps?
Trivy is a comprehensive open-source vulnerability scanner used to detect security flaws in container images, Kubernetes clusters, and file systems. It helps developers find issues in OS packages and language-specific dependencies before deployment.
Can Trivy scan Infrastructure as Code (IaC) configurations?
Yes, Trivy analyzes IaC files written in Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Dockerfiles to identify misconfigurations. It checks these templates against major security benchmarks like CIS.
Who maintains the Trivy vulnerability scanner?
Trivy was created and is maintained by Aqua Security, a prominent cloud-native security company. It is an open-source project distributed under the Apache 2.0 license.
Does Trivy require an internet connection to scan containers?
While it can run offline using a pre-downloaded vulnerability database, Trivy typically requires an internet connection to fetch the latest data. This ensures that scans are checked against the most recent CVE reports.
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