Vulnerable dependency (CVE) in container from Base Image

Overview

The Vulnerable Dependency (CVE) in Container from Base Image widget provides a statistical view of security vulnerabilities inherited from container base images. This widget helps Security Operations (SecOps) and Platform Engineering teams identify and address security risks in the foundational layers of their containerized applications.

Value for IT and Security Engineers

Security Perspective

• Base Image Risk Assessment: Enables SecOps engineers to evaluate the security posture of container foundations.

• System Component Security: Identifies vulnerabilities in critical system libraries and utilities included in base images.

• Infrastructure Security: Highlights security risks that could affect all containers built from vulnerable base images.

Operational Perspective

• Image Selection: Helps platform teams make informed decisions when choosing base images.

• Version Control: Supports tracking and updating of base image versions across the container fleet.

• Build Optimization: Facilitates implementation of secure multi-stage builds and minimal base images.

Use Case Scenarios

• Base Image Evaluation: Compare security profiles of different base images before adoption.

• Version Updates: Track and prioritize base image updates across the container ecosystem.

• Security Baseline: Establish and maintain security standards for container foundations.

By providing clear visibility into base image vulnerabilities, this widget enables teams to build containers on secure foundations. This proactive approach helps organizations maintain robust container security from the ground up while optimizing resource utilization.