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Prowler

Multi-cloud security posture assessment, compliance, and auditing tool for AWS, Azure, GCP, and K8s.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars11.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cspm AuditingCloud Security PostureCompliance BenchmarkSecurityMulti Cloud Security
Overview

Why consider Prowler?

Prowler is an open-source Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and compliance tool written in Python. It executes over 300 automated security benchmark checks (CIS, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001) across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes environments.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Prowler

Prowler scans cloud infrastructure against industry cybersecurity and compliance standards.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install prowler
2prowler aws

Prowler is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Prowler FAQs

Prowler is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Prowler is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Prowler is listed as an alternative to AWS Security Hub. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.