AWS CloudFormation
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CFRipper
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | CFRipper |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | CFRipper is a library and CLI security analyzer for AWS CloudFormation templates that aims to prevent vulnerable infrastructure from reaching production. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
CFRipper plans
- CFRipperFree
- FreeFree
Pick AWS CloudFormation if…
It suits teams managing AWS infrastructure as code, from individual instances to complex multi-Region applications, and automating infrastructure templates in CI/CD workflows. It can also suit users who need cross-account deployments or previews of proposed stack changes.
Pick CFRipper if…
CFRipper suits teams analyzing AWS CloudFormation templates that want a CLI tool with configurable rules and custom checks. It is not suited to infrastructure defined in Terraform or Kubernetes, based on its listed analysis scope.