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| Fact | cfn-lint | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | cfn-lint validates AWS CloudFormation YAML and JSON templates against resource provider schemas and additional checks, including valid property values and best practices. | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor scans systems and reports their compliance with CIS Benchmarks. |
cfn-lint plans
- cfn-lintFree
CIS-CAT Pro Assessor plans
- CIS-CAT LiteFree
- CIS SecureSuite End User (up to 99 employees)$2,400 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User Membership (up to 99 employees)$2,400 a year
- CIS SecureSuite Controls Membership$3,600 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User Membership (100–499 employees)$5,500 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User (100–499 employees)$5,500 a year
Pick cfn-lint if…
cfn-lint is for people validating AWS CloudFormation templates, including teams that want checks in editors or CI/CD workflows. Its custom rules and multiple output formats also suit users who need to tailor validation and reporting.
Pick CIS-CAT Pro Assessor if…
It is intended for organizations that need to assess systems against CIS Benchmarks and map results to CIS Controls. End User membership is for internal organizational use, not client or commercial use.