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AWS Code Pipeline - IaC Scan

This document explains how to integrate AccuKnox IaC Scan with AWS CodePipeline. By integrating AccuKnox IaC Scan into the pipeline, you can identify and resolve security vulnerabilities for your applications.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the integration, ensure you have the following:

  • AWS CodePipeline access – Administrative access to create and modify pipelines.

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  • AWS CodeBuild access – Ensure that you have added the codestar-connections:UseConnection IAM permission to your service role policy.

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  • AccuKnox UI access – Access to the AccuKnox platform.

  • AWS IAM Configuration – Proper service role permissions configured.

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  • AccuKnox API credentials including Tenant ID, Authentication Token, Endpoint URL, Labels

  • Repository Configuration

  • Full clone enabled – Ensure AWS CodePipeline is configured to pass metadata that allows CodeBuild actions to perform a full Git clone.

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Configuration Steps

Step 1: Configure AWS CodePipeline Environment Variables

Add the following environment variables to your CodeBuild project or pipeline configuration:

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Name Description Required Example Value
ACCUKNOX_ENDPOINT The URL of the CSPM panel to push the scan results to. Yes cspm.demo.accuknox.com
ACCUKNOX_TOKEN Token for authenticating with the AccuKnox CSPM panel. Refer to How to Create Tokens. Yes your_api_token_here
ACCUKNOX_LABEL Label used to categorize and organize scan results. Yes test123
ACCUKNOX_TENANT AccuKnox tenant ID. Yes 167

Step 2: Configure AWS CodeBuild Specification (buildspec.yml)

Create or update your buildspec.yml file in your repository root with the following configuration:

version: 0.2

env:
  variables:
    SOFT_FAIL: "true"
    DIRECTORY: "."
    COMPACT: "true"
    QUIET: "true"

phases:
  pre_build:
    commands:
      - echo "Installing AccuKnox ASPM scanner..."
      - pip install https://github.com/accuknox/aspm-scanner-cli/releases/download/v0.12.1/accuknox_aspm_scanner-0.12.1-py3-none-any.whl --break-system-packages

  build:
    commands: |
      echo "Running AccuKnox IaC scan"
      if [ "$SOFT_FAIL" = "true" ]; then
        SOFT_FAIL_ARG="--softfail"
      fi

      CMD_ARGS=""
      [ -n "$FILE" ] && CMD_ARGS="$CMD_ARGS --file $FILE"
      [ -n "$DIRECTORY" ] && CMD_ARGS="$CMD_ARGS --directory $DIRECTORY"
      [ "$COMPACT" = "true" ] && CMD_ARGS="$CMD_ARGS --compact"
      [ "$QUIET" = "true" ] && CMD_ARGS="$CMD_ARGS --quiet"
      [ -n "$FRAMEWORK" ] && CMD_ARGS="$CMD_ARGS --framework $FRAMEWORK"

      echo accuknox-aspm-scanner scan $SOFT_FAIL_ARG iac --command "$CMD_ARGS" --container-mode
      accuknox-aspm-scanner scan $SOFT_FAIL_ARG iac --command "$CMD_ARGS" --container-mode

Workflow Execution With AccuKnox

Once integrated, scan results are automatically sent to AccuKnox for risk assessment and remediation.

Viewing Results in AccuKnox

  1. After the pipeline run, log in to AccuKnox.

  2. Navigate to AccuKnox → Issues → Findings, and select IaC Findings. alt

  3. Click any finding to view more details. alt

  4. Use the Create Ticket button to raise a ticket directly from the finding.

Let us know if you need additional guidance in planning your cloud security program.