Steampipe

Steampipe is an open-source cloud configuration observability tool that allows you to query your cloud infrastructure using SQL. It provides a unified interface to interact with various cloud providers, APIs, code repositories, and other data sources.

Key features:

• SQL Interface: Query cloud resources using standard SQL, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
• Zero-ETL: Directly query live cloud configuration data without the need for ETL processes.
• Plugin Architecture: Supports a wide range of plugins for different cloud providers, services, and data sources (AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub, Slack, etc.).
• Extensible: Create custom plugins to integrate with any API or data source.
• Benchmarking and Compliance: Build dashboards and reports to assess security posture and compliance against industry benchmarks.

Use Cases:

• Cloud Security Auditing: Identify security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in your cloud infrastructure.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Cost Optimization: Analyze cloud resource utilization and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Inventory Management: Track and manage cloud resources across multiple providers.
• Incident Response: Quickly investigate security incidents by querying relevant cloud logs and configuration data.