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trivy:tldr:ed724

trivy: Scan a directory for misconfigurations.
$ trivy config ${path-to-iac_directory}
try on your machine

The command "trivy config ${path-to-iac_directory}" is using the trivy tool to configure a scanning process for infrastructure as code (IaC) files.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  1. "trivy": It is the name of the command-line tool being used. Trivy is a vulnerability scanner for containers and other software artifacts.

  2. "config": It is a subcommand of trivy used to configure the scanning process.

  3. "${path-to-iac_directory}": It is a placeholder for the path to the directory containing the infrastructure as code files. The actual path to the IaC directory should be specified in place of ${path-to-iac_directory}.

By running this command, trivy will scan the IaC files in the specified directory for vulnerabilities. Trivy will check if any insecure configurations, vulnerable packages, or other issues are present in the IaC codebase, providing you with insights into potential security risks.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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