Container images are the key components of the software supply chain. If they are vulnerable, the whole chain is at risk. This is why container image security should be at the core of any Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) program.
The problem is that studies show most vulnerabilities originate in the base image, not the application code. And yet, many teams still build their containers on top of random base images, undermining the security practices they already have in place. The result is hundreds of CVEs in security scans, failed audits, delayed deployments, and reactive firefighting instead of a clear vulnerability-management process.
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