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Container Security: Best Practices for Scanning Docker Images

Author(s) Pradeep Bhosale
Country United States
Abstract As containerized applications become the cornerstone of modern software deployments, ensuring the security of container images has become a critical priority. Docker images, representing layered filesystems and application dependencies, can inadvertently carry known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or even malicious code. Without proactive scanning and remediation, these hidden risks can propagate into production environments, exposing organizations to breaches, regulatory violations, and reputational harm. Integrating container image scanning into the build and deployment pipeline is thus essential to achieving robust container security.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for scanning Docker images, exploring state-of-the-art tools, workflows, and standards. We examine the container security ecosystem, detailing how vulnerability scanning, configuration checks, and policy enforcement fit into DevSecOps workflows. By illustrating architectural patterns, comparing scanning tools, and presenting code examples, we guide practitioners in selecting appropriate scanners, automating scans in CI/CD pipelines, and managing vulnerability triage. We also discuss emerging challenges like supply chain attacks, the rise of minimal base images, and the adoption of container image signing and verification. Ultimately, by understanding and applying these best practices, organizations can confidently adopt containers at scale, ensuring that only secure, compliant images reach production.
Keywords Container Security, Docker Image Scanning, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Management, Container Registry, Supply Chain Security, CI/CD Integration
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 14, Issue 1, January-June 2023
Published On 2023-01-08
Cite This Container Security: Best Practices for Scanning Docker Images - Pradeep Bhosale - IJAIDR Volume 14, Issue 1, January-June 2023. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14615863
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14615863
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8x3s5
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