Container Security Scanning
Container Security Scanning is a process and set of tools used to analyze container images for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues before deployment. It typically involves scanning the image layers, dependencies, and runtime configurations to identify security risks such as known CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), exposed secrets, or insecure base images. This helps ensure that containers are secure and adhere to organizational policies.
Developers should use container security scanning to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline, preventing vulnerable images from reaching production environments. It is essential for compliance with standards like CIS benchmarks, reducing attack surfaces in microservices architectures, and maintaining trust in containerized applications, especially in regulated industries like finance or healthcare.