Feat(misconf): Add Long-id For Checks Into AVD
Introduction
In the world of security and compliance, having accurate and detailed information is crucial for making informed decisions. The Aquasec Vulnerability Decoder (AVD) is a powerful tool that provides detailed information about detected misconfigurations. However, there is a limitation in the current documentation of AVD, which can make it difficult for users to understand the purpose of a specific check. In this article, we will discuss a proposal to add a long ID of a check to the documentation of the check on AVD, making it easier for users to write inline ignore comments.
Description
The proposal suggests adding a long ID of a check to the documentation of the check on AVD. This long ID would be in the format of <provider>-<service>-<short-code>, for example, google-gke-encrypt-instance-storage-data. This would help users write inline ignore comments in a more efficient way. Currently, when scanning with Trivy, it provides a URL like https://avd.aquasec.com/misconfig/avd-gcp-0051 for details, and the page only displays the short ID. This can make it difficult for users to understand the purpose of a specific check without additional searching.
The Importance of Long IDs
Long IDs are essential for several reasons:
- Easy identification: Long IDs provide a clear and concise way to identify a specific check, making it easier for users to understand its purpose.
- Efficient searching: With long IDs, users can quickly locate the correct check without having to search through metadata or documentation.
- Improved documentation: Adding long IDs to the documentation of checks would make it more comprehensive and user-friendly.
Example
As an example, let's consider the check google-gke-encrypt-instance-storage-data. The current documentation on AVD only displays the short ID avd-gcp-0051. However, with the proposed long ID, users can easily identify the check as google-gke-encrypt-instance-storage-data. This would make it easier for users to write inline ignore comments in the format # trivy:ignore:google-gke-encrypt-instance-storage-data.
Benefits
The benefits of adding long IDs to the documentation of checks on AVD are numerous:
- Improved user experience: Long IDs would make it easier for users to understand the purpose of a specific check, reducing the time and effort required to locate the correct information.
- Increased efficiency: With long IDs, users can quickly locate the correct check, reducing the time spent on searching and documentation.
- Enhanced documentation: Adding long IDs to the documentation of checks would make it more comprehensive and user-friendly, providing a better experience for users.
Suggestions
Based on the proposal, the following suggestions are made:
- Add long IDs: Add long IDs in the format of
<provider>-<service>-<short-code>to the documentation of checks on AVD. - Improve documentation: Improve the documentation of checks on AVD by including long IDs, making it more comprehensive and user-friendly.
- Enhance user experience: Enhance the user experience by providing easy-to-identify and efficient searching capabilities for checks on AVD.
Introduction
In our previous article, we discussed the proposal to add long IDs to the documentation of checks on the Aquasec Vulnerability Decoder (AVD). This feature would provide a clear and concise way to identify specific checks, making it easier for users to understand their purpose and write inline ignore comments. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about adding long IDs to AVD documentation.
Q: What is the purpose of adding long IDs to AVD documentation?
A: The purpose of adding long IDs to AVD documentation is to provide a clear and concise way to identify specific checks, making it easier for users to understand their purpose and write inline ignore comments.
Q: How will long IDs be formatted?
A: Long IDs will be formatted in the format of <provider>-<service>-<short-code>, for example, google-gke-encrypt-instance-storage-data.
Q: Why is it difficult to understand the purpose of a specific check without additional searching?
A: Currently, when scanning with Trivy, it provides a URL like https://avd.aquasec.com/misconfig/avd-gcp-0051 for details, and the page only displays the short ID. This can make it difficult for users to understand the purpose of a specific check without additional searching.
Q: How will long IDs improve the user experience?
A: Long IDs will improve the user experience by providing easy-to-identify and efficient searching capabilities for checks on AVD. Users can quickly locate the correct check without having to search through metadata or documentation.
Q: What are the benefits of adding long IDs to AVD documentation?
A: The benefits of adding long IDs to AVD documentation include:
- Improved user experience: Long IDs would make it easier for users to understand the purpose of a specific check, reducing the time and effort required to locate the correct information.
- Increased efficiency: With long IDs, users can quickly locate the correct check, reducing the time spent on searching and documentation.
- Enhanced documentation: Adding long IDs to the documentation of checks would make it more comprehensive and user-friendly, providing a better experience for users.
Q: How will long IDs be implemented?
A: The implementation of long IDs will involve updating the documentation of checks on AVD to include the long ID format. This will require changes to the metadata and documentation of checks, but will provide a significant improvement to the user experience.
Q: What is the expected timeline for implementing long IDs?
A: The expected timeline for implementing long IDs is currently under discussion. However, it is expected that the implementation will be completed within the next few months.
Q: How can users provide feedback on the proposal to add long IDs to AVD documentation?
A: Users can provide feedback on the proposal by commenting on the relevant GitHub issue or by reaching out to the Aquasec team directly.
Conclusion
Adding long IDs to AVD documentation is a significant improvement that will provide a better experience for users. By answering some frequently asked questions, we hope to have provided a clear understanding of the proposal and its benefits. If you have any further questions or would like to provide feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out.