AWS CloudFormation
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VisitAWS CloudFormation vs KICS
What both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | KICS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2006 |
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | KICS is an open-source static code analysis solution that finds security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and infrastructure misconfigurations in Infrastructure as Code. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
KICS plans
- KICSFree
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 KICS if…
KICS suits teams that want to scan IaC for security, compliance, and configuration issues and adapt queries to their needs. It is relevant to developers using its supported IaC formats and CI integrations.