Docker Security Essentials eBook

Deployments of Docker and container technologies now rival traditional Linux virtual machines. As their capabilities and uses continue to expand and the overall usage of containers increases, it is essential to ensure that you follow these best practices for Docker container security. Having the skills to regularly audit new projects and existing workloads to get ahead of potential container security vulnerabilities will remain a necessity.

Docker is becoming an increasingly deployed and adopted platform for creating, deploying, and hosting web applications, databases, and other business-critical solutions. Given the increased adoption rate of Docker in companies and organizations, it comes as no surprise that the role of security in Docker is increasing and is in high demand.

What’s Inside

This ebook focuses on securing the Docker platform on Linux. Follow along with the techniques demonstrated in this guide. All you need is a Linux server with Docker installed and running as well as a:

• fundamental knowledge of Docker and Docker CLI commands;
• functional knowledge of Linux terminal commands; and a
• fundamental knowledge of systemd and Linux init systems.

Content is structured and organized as follows:

• In The Docker Platform section, we will begin the process by explaining the various components that make up the Docker platform.
• In the Auditing Docker Security section, we will explore the process of performing a security audit of the Docker platform. An audit identifies vulnerabilities in the configuration of the components that make up the platform.
• In the next two sections, we will begin the process of securing the Docker host and the Docker daemon to ensure that we have a secure base to operate from:
  • Securing the Docker Host
  • Securing the Docker Daemon
• The remaining sections of the guide will conclude by taking a look at the various ways of securing containers and the process of building secure Docker images:
  • Container Security Best Practices
  • Controlling Container Resource Consumption with Control Groups (cgroups)
  • Implementing Access Control with AppArmor
  • Limiting Container System Calls with seccomp
  • Vulnerability Scanning for Docker Containers
  • Building Secure Docker Images

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