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How Cloud Scanning Revolutionized Container Security

Written by Miguelito Balba
November 15, 2022

Cloud Scanning has become an essential component of any business' cybersecurity arsenal. Here's how it revolutionized container security.

Before the rise of cloud scanning, container security was a complex and often error-prone process. Containers were typically scanned manually, which was time-consuming and left many potential vulnerabilities needing to be addressed. Today, cloud scanning automates the container scanning process, making it faster and more accurate. Cloud scanning also offers many other benefits, including the ability to:

1. Detect vulnerabilities in real time

In this age of constant cyberattacks, detecting vulnerabilities in real time is essential. Cloud scanning can do this by constantly monitoring your containers for changes and flagging any that could leave them open to attack. One way cloud scanning does this is by using image signatures. Image signatures are a way of verifying that an image has not been tampered with. If a change is detected, the cloud scanner can alert you so you can take action to remediate the issue.

2. Automate security policies

Security policies are essential for any organization but can be challenging to implement and enforce. Cloud scanning can automate the enforcement of security policies, making it easier to ensure that your containers are always compliant. When done correctly, automation of security policies can help to prevent issues such as data breaches and compliance violations.

3. Improve collaboration

Collaboration is essential for any organization, but it can be difficult to achieve when security concerns are present. Cloud scanning can help to improve collaboration by providing a shared view of container activity. This shared view can help to identify potential security issues prior to them causing irreversible damage. It can also help to improve communication between teams, as everyone will be able to see what is happening in the environment.

4. Reduce false positives

False positives are an unfortunate reality of any security system. They can often lead to wasted time and resources as you investigate potential threats that turn out to be nothing. Cloud scanning can help to reduce false positives by providing more accurate results. This is because cloud scanners can access more data and use more sophisticated algorithms to analyze it. As a result, they can better identify genuine threats and flag them accordingly.

5. Generate comprehensive reports

Lastly, cloud scanning can help to improve efficiency by generating comprehensive reports. These reports can include information on all aspects of container activity, including which images were used, when they were used, and what changes were made to them. This information can be invaluable for troubleshooting and auditing purposes. It can also help to identify trends and potential security issues early before they have a chance to cause damage. Cloud scanning has revolutionized container security, making it simpler and more effective. If you're not using cloud scanning, you're putting your business at risk. Making the move to cloud scanning is an essential step in safeguarding your business in the modern world. Working with a team of expert cloud security providers can help you to get the most out of cloud scanning. They will be able to advise you on the best way to implement it in your environment and ensure that it is configured correctly.

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