The article provides a step-by-step guide for testing configuration scanners on a deliberately insecure Kubernetes deployment using Terraform and Helm. It outlines the setup of an EKS cluster with insecure application pods, detailing the commands needed for deployment, testing, and cleanup, while highlighting the various security vulnerabilities present in the deployed applications.

HashiCorp announces the general availability of version 7.0 of the Terraform provider for Google Cloud, featuring new ephemeral resources, write-only attributes, and enhanced validation logic. These updates aim to improve security and user experience while ensuring alignment with the latest Google Cloud APIs.

Learn how to automate the generation and management of secrets, such as passwords, using Terraform and Azure Key Vault. The article covers creating a secure password, setting expiry dates, and implementing best practices for handling sensitive data in cloud infrastructure.

Identifying ownership of non-human identities (NHIs) created through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) poses significant challenges, particularly when automated processes are involved. A tag-based approach is proposed to help determine the human responsible for IaC-generated identities by linking code commits to the resources created, although this requires careful analysis of various components within the IaC framework.

The article discusses best practices for securing Terraform state files stored in Azure Blob Storage, emphasizing the importance of encryption, access control, and proper configuration to protect sensitive infrastructure data. It provides practical guidance on implementing these security measures effectively to mitigate risks associated with cloud infrastructure management.