Clear, step-by-step instructions for getting started and building your Chef InSpec skills

1

Try Chef InSpec

In this tutorial, see how Chef InSpec can help you quickly identify potential compliance and security issues on your infrastructure.

2

Explore Chef InSpec Resources

In this tutorial, build an Chef InSpec profile that verifies whether an NGINX installation meets your requirements.

Please be sure to complete Try Chef InSpec before starting this module.

3

Create an Chef InSpec Profile from Compliance Documentation

In this tutorial, see how to create a compliance profile from documentation, using the Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks as an example.

Please be sure to complete Try Chef InSpec before starting this module.

4

Automating Compliance for Finance

Learn how Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) uses Chef InSpec to ensure compliance and security.

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Getting started with Chef InSpec - The Chef InSpec basics series

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Windows infrastructure testing using Chef InSpec - Two part series

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Windows infrastructure testing using Chef InSpec - Part 1Windows infrastructure testing using Chef InSpec and Profiles - Part 2
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Operating Chef InSpec in an air-gapped environment

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Testing Ansible with Chef InSpec

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