Monitoring and Audit Logging
Monitoring and Audit Logging
Comprehensive monitoring and audit logging enable security incident detection and forensics in orchestrated environments. Control plane audit logs record all API interactions. Node-level logging captures container activities. Network monitoring identifies suspicious traffic patterns. Centralized log aggregation enables correlation across the entire infrastructure.
Audit log configuration must balance completeness with performance impact. Logging all API requests provides comprehensive trails but generates massive data volumes. Risk-based logging focuses on security-relevant events. Log retention policies must meet compliance requirements while managing storage costs. Encryption protects sensitive data in logs.
Container orchestration security requires comprehensive approaches addressing control plane, networking, storage, and policy enforcement. Proper implementation enables secure container operations at scale while maintaining agility. The next chapter explores security scanning and compliance for containerized applications.## Docker Security Scanning and Vulnerability Assessment
Continuous security scanning forms the backbone of container security programs, identifying vulnerabilities before they reach production. Modern container environments require automated scanning at multiple stages: during development, in CI/CD pipelines, in registries, and at runtime. This chapter provides comprehensive guidance on implementing security scanning workflows, choosing appropriate tools, and managing vulnerabilities throughout the container lifecycle. We'll explore both open-source and commercial solutions while addressing common challenges in vulnerability management.