Docker Secrets are config files that contain sensitive information, like passwords, tokens, and keys. Unlike most applications where users authenticate (enter a username and password) to access your database or other components, Docker uses environment variables to expose the secrets' values. You can set those container environment variables however you wish--but remember: they are accessible...

When you talk about container security, a critical component inevitably comes up: container runtime. But what exactly is container runtime, and why should you care about it? We'll break down the answers to those questions in this article. At its core, container runtime is the software element responsible for running your containers on your host...

The age of containerization has ushered in a new era of container security: one where there are many open-source tools and services to help you monitor, secure, and optimize your containers. However, the need to scan containers for vulnerabilities is just as important as ever, especially with today's new IT landscape, where developers have more...

When securing your business online, no one does it like AWS (Amazon Web Services). With its extensive range of security features, robust authentication and access controls, and cloud-based monitoring services, AWS is the industry leader in protecting businesses. However, even the most secure systems can be susceptible to misconfiguration – and AWS is no exception....