CIS-CAT Pro Assessor
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KubeLinter
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| Fact | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor | KubeLinter |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The Center for Internet Security, Inc. describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. | The README says KubeLinter was created by StackRox and is now powered by Red Hat. |
| Purpose | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor scans systems and reports their compliance with CIS Benchmarks. | KubeLinter statically analyzes Kubernetes YAML files, Helm charts, and Kustomize manifests against best practices for production readiness and security. |
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
KubeLinter plans
- KubeLinterFree
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.
Pick KubeLinter if…
KubeLinter suits teams checking Kubernetes manifests for security and production-readiness practices, including those that need custom policy checks or output for automated workflows.