lw-scanner
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Description:
Lacework inline scanner
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.27.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Lacework  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security vulnerability-scanning container devsecops cve
Install: brew install --cask lw-scanner
About:
Lacework's Inline Scanner is a command-line tool that scans container images for vulnerabilities and compliance issues directly within CI/CD pipelines. It integrates with the Lacework platform to provide detailed security assessments without requiring a full agent deployment. This enables developers to identify and remediate security risks early in the software development lifecycle.
Key Features:
  • CI/CD native scanning for container images
  • Detects vulnerabilities in OS packages and application dependencies
  • Provides detailed remediation guidance
  • Integrates with Lacework Polygraph for context-aware analysis
Use Cases:
  • Integrating security scanning into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Pre-deployment vulnerability checks for container images
  • DevSecOps workflow automation
Alternatives:
  • trivy – Open-source alternative with broad vulnerability database support
  • snyk – Popular commercial platform with developer-first workflow integration
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 23, 2025 10:35pm 0.27.9 0 VERSION_BUMP f28e7c5b