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title: InSpec - Audit and Test Framework
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    h2.main-subhead.text-center InSpec is compliance as code
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      | InSpec is compliance as code – a human-readable language for automating
        the continuous testing and compliance auditing of your entire
        infrastructure. You can also use it to verify if your servers and
        applications are configured correctly.
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      a.button.secondary href="https://downloads.chef.io/inspec" Download InSpec
      a.button.primary.try-demo href="#" Start the Demo
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        h3.icon-block--heading Platform Agnostic
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          | InSpec supports all major operating systems and many applications
            out of the box.
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        h3.icon-block--heading Test Locally or Remotely
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          | InSpec provides a local agent, as well as full remote testing support.
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        h3.icon-block--heading Free to Run Anywhere
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          | InSpec is a language that can easily express freedom to run anywhere.
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        h3.icon-block--heading Fully Extensible Language
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          | Easily extend the InSpec language to cover new operating systems,
            devices, or applications.
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          strong Transform your compliance and security requirements into simple code.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Codify Agreements:
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          | Combine profiles and customize them with overlays. Pick controls
            and define exceptions as code.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Add Context to Your Tests:
        p.code-snippet--text Supports many fields like descriptions, tags, and impact.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Apply to all systems:
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          | Combine profiles and customize them with overlays. Pick controls
            and define exceptions as code.
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          strong Solve your infrastructure testing needs simply and efficiently.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Test the desired state:
        p.code-snippet--text Match your infrastructure to your expectations.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Use simple and expressive code:
        p.code-snippet--text These tests are easy to understand by anyone, reducing friction.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Test any system anywhere:
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          | Runs locally and remotely. Supports all major operating systems
            and configurations.
        h3.code-snippet--heading Extensible:
        p.code-snippet--text Easily create custom resources and share them.