Do you use containers and face challenges with containerized app security, software supply chain attacks, and integrating security tools? Then, this book is your ultimate guide. It covers every aspect of container security, from its fundamental concepts to implementing security tools and best practices in application design.
Starting with an overview of Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux containers, this book highlights the importance of security in containerized apps and software supply chains. You'll learn about security tools like Docker Scout, Snyk, Trivy, etc., and how to integrate them into your GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. You’ll dive into secure Docker image construction, SBOM generation, and effective user management. You'll learn to enforce pod security policies, manage secrets, and RBAC, and monitor network security within your Kubernetes clusters using Falco and Grafana. You'll gain hands-on experience in applying scalability, load balancing, and disaster recovery strategies while designing and deploying secure containerized apps. You’ll explore serverless, shift-left, and Gen AI approaches in Docker and Kubernetes security.
After reading this book, you can address the full spectrum of container security challenges in real-life scenarios, ensuring your applications are robust, secure, and ready for production.