FlareInspect – Comprehensive CLI Tool for Cloudflare Security Assessments
Introducing FlareInspect, a command-line tool developed by IONSEC to help organizations perform in-depth security and compliance assessments of their Cloudflare configurations.
Overview
FlareInspect is a CLI-based assessment framework designed to revolutionize how organizations evaluate and monitor their Cloudflare security posture.
Built for cloud security engineers, DevSecOps teams, compliance officers, and MSPs, the tool delivers actionable insights across security, performance, and compliance domains.
Key Features
Comprehensive Security Assessment
- 25+ automated checks
- Coverage across DNS, SSL/TLS, WAF, Zero Trust, and performance configurations
Security Insights Integration
Unique integration with Cloudflare Security Center providing real-time threat detection, including:
- Exposed credential monitoring
- Origin IP exposure detection
- SSL certificate expiration alerts
- Vulnerable software identification
Enterprise-Ready Reporting
- Professional HTML reports with interactive charts
- OCSF-compliant JSON exports for SIEM integration
- Executive summaries with actionable insights
Use Cases
- Cloud Security Engineers conducting posture assessments
- DevSecOps teams integrating automated checks into CI/CD workflows
- Compliance officers generating verifiable reports
- MSPs overseeing multiple Cloudflare accounts
Real-World Impact
In testing, FlareInspect identified critical misconfigurations missed by traditional scanning tools. These included exposed credentials and origin IP leakage that could allow direct attacks on backend infrastructure.
Installation
FlareInspect is available via:
- GitHub: FlareInspect Repository
- Docker Hub: Pull and run directly within containerized environments
Conclusion
FlareInspect provides a powerful, automated, and standards-aligned way to evaluate Cloudflare deployments. With integrated reporting and real-time threat detection, it delivers measurable value for security, compliance, and operations teams.
