Handling Security Issues in Docker
Explore essential Docker security practices to prevent privilege escalation by running containers as non-root users, limit container capabilities to enhance security, and scan Docker images for vulnerabilities using tools like Trivy. This lesson equips you with practical skills to maintain a secure container environment.
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Handling security issues in Docker involves using non-root user privileges, limiting container capabilities, and regularly scanning Docker images for vulnerabilities. These measures help reduce the attack surface, minimize privileges, and detect potential risks to maintain a secure Docker environment.
Privilege escalation
Privilege escalation in Docker refers to the potential security risk where a container gains unauthorized access to system-level privileges, enabling it to perform actions outside its intended scope. This can lead to malicious activities, compromising the host system’s security. Preventing privilege escalation involves using non-root users, and limiting capabilities. We’ll be discussing how to go about both of them below. ...