# Infrastructure as Code Security

> Master the security of Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes manifests. Learn to scan IaC for misconfigurations and enforce secure defaults before deployment.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/infrastructure-as-code-security
Last updated: 2026-09-24

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| Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Cloud Security |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This intermediate module explores the critical discipline of securing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) before it reaches the cloud. You will learn how to identify and remediate common misconfigurations in Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes manifests using static analysis tools like Checkov, tfsec, and KICS. The curriculum covers the shift-left security mindset, understanding IaC-specific vulnerabilities (like overly permissive IAM, unencrypted storage, and exposed secrets), and integrating IaC scanning directly into CI/CD pipelines to enforce secure-by-default infrastructure deployments.

## Lessons

1. What Is IaC Security and Why Does It Matter (30 min)
2. Common Terraform/CloudFormation Misconfigurations (30 min)
3. Guided Lab: Scanning IaC Templates for Security Issues (30 min)

## Related

- [Learning path: Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps](https://codelivly.com/learning-paths/infrastructure-as-code-and-devsecops)
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