kics

Scan Infrastructure as Code files for security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

8|1|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/igbuend/grimbard --skill kics
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Skill: kics
Source: https://github.com/igbuend/grimbard/tree/main/skills/kics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/igbuend/grimbard --skill kics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations within Infrastructure as Code (IaC) files, ensuring cloud environments are deployed securely.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IaC Scanning: Analyzes Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Dockerfile, and more for security flaws.
  • Misconfiguration Detection: Identifies common security anti-patterns and compliance deviations.
  • Use Case: Before deploying your Kubernetes cluster configuration, use this Skill to scan all YAML manifests for exposed ports or insecure defaults.

Quick Start

Use the kics skill to scan the current directory for Infrastructure as Code security issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about kics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scan Terraform files for security misconfigurations?

Scanning Terraform files for security misconfigurations involves analyzing Infrastructure as Code to identify access control, encryption, networking, and secrets management vulnerabilities before cloud deployment.

What is Infrastructure as Code security scanning?

Infrastructure as Code security scanning analyzes IaC files like Kubernetes manifests and Dockerfiles to identify security anti-patterns, compliance deviations, and insecure defaults across your cloud environments.

Can I scan Kubernetes YAML manifests for exposed ports?

Yes, you can scan Kubernetes YAML manifests for exposed ports or insecure defaults by analyzing the configuration files to detect common security flaws and compliance deviations prior to deployment.

Does this IaC security scanner integrate with CI/CD pipelines?

This IaC security scanner integrates directly with CI/CD pipelines and generates vulnerability reports in SARIF, JSON, and HTML formats to automate security checks during deployment.

What formats and platforms does this IaC scanner support?

This IaC scanner supports Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Dockerfile, and Ansible, identifying security vulnerabilities related to access control, encryption, networking, and secrets management.