Container Scanning

Definitions

1. The inspection of container images or running containers for vulnerable packages, secrets, misconfigurations, or policy violations. Container scanning helps catch issues before images are deployed and while they remain in use.

   In plain English: Checking container images and workloads for security issues.

   Example: "Container scanning caught an outdated OpenSSL package before the image reached production."

Related Terms

• Bug Bounty Program
• Common Vulnerability Scoring System
• Automated Scanning
• Container Security
• Docker Security
• Emergency Patching
• Public Exploit
• Runtime Security