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env0

env zero · Infrastructure-as-Code Security

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CommercialCompany

env0 runs IaC workflows with OPA policy approvals, drift detection and cost estimation.

What it does2 capabilities · 2 at full coverage

2 of 2 at full coverage.

IaC Plan-Time Policy EvaluationFullIAC · level 3 · 5 providers
Infrastructure Drift DetectionFullIAC · level 3 · 5 providers

What it proves4 controls across 3 frameworks

Satisfied through its capabilities, not claimed by the vendor.

CSF 2.02 / 106ID.RA-07 PR.PS-01
CIS Controls1 / 18CIS 4
SP 800-204D1 / 11204D-CD-GITOPS

What it stops1 technique · 1 risk

1 techniques countered, 1 of them common

Cloud Misconfiguration ExploitationVery Common

1 risks reduced

Insecure infrastructure configuration is deployedHigh

Where it runs3 phases · 1 way to deploy

Capabilities per lifecycle phase

Deploy1
Operate1
Monitor1

How it is delivered

SaaS

What it unlocks2 activities · reaches level 4

Program activities its capabilities support, reaching level 4. Supporting an activity is not completing it.

Level 3

Security as code — secure modules and plan-time policyMedium effort

Level 4

Detect and reconcile driftMedium effort

How it holds up

Not assessed yet: no strengths, limits or evaluation scores. 47 of 340 products carry an assessment and 29 are scored.

What it costsPlatform enterprise agreement

LicensingPlatform enterprise agreement

Priced perannual contract

BillingSubscription

Scales withNegotiated scope (developers, assets, modules)

Total cost

Opaque list pricing; benchmark with peers and require clear overage terms.

What it takes to run

No staffing, rollout time or operational commitment recorded.

What it works with

No supported language, standard, integration or named feature recorded.

What else to look at

No alternative, competitor or family sibling is modeled for it.

What backs this up

No measurement, incident or pipeline using it.

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