May 1, 2024
Updated May 12, 2025
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Container security is the practice of implementing tools and policies to protect containerized applications and their infrastructure from potential threats and vulnerabilities. This protection spans the entire lifecycle of a container, from its initial development and build phases through to deployment and runtime. In modern software development, where speed and agility are paramount, containers offer a lightweight and portable way to package and deploy applications consistently across various environments. However, this flexibility also introduces new security considerations that must be addressed to safeguard sensitive data and ensure operational integrity.
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Reading list
We've selected three books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Container Security.
Provides a comprehensive overview of continuous security for containerized applications, covering topics such as threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Kubernetes security, covering topics such as cluster hardening, pod security policies, and network security.
Provides a collection of recipes for securing container-based applications, covering topics such as image scanning, vulnerability management, and runtime security.
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