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Configuration Overview

Directory Inventory

See the Configuration Directory Inventory for a complete listing of files and resources in this directory.

This section provides comprehensive documentation for configuring the Secure CINC Auditor Kubernetes Container Scanning solution.

Configuration Areas

The configuration documentation is organized into several key areas:

  1. Kubeconfig Configuration: Authentication and access configuration for Kubernetes
  2. Threshold Configuration: Compliance validation and quality gates
  3. Plugin Customization: Modifications to scanning plugins
  4. Integration Configuration: Configuration for CI/CD and other integrations
  5. Security Configuration: Security-focused configurations

Common Configuration Scenarios

Scenario Configuration Area Description
Basic Authentication Kubeconfig Setting up authentication for the scanner
Quality Gates Thresholds Configuring pass/fail criteria for scans
Distroless Support Plugins Configuring scanning for distroless containers
CI/CD Pipeline Integration Setting up scanner in CI/CD environments
Hardened Environment Security Security-focused configuration options

Getting Started

Most users should begin with the Kubeconfig Configuration to set up basic authentication, followed by Threshold Configuration to establish quality gates for compliance validation.

Advanced Configuration

For specialized needs, explore the Plugin Customization documentation, which includes guidance on modifying scanner behavior for specific container types.