Docker Scout

Docker Scout is a tool provided by Docker to help developers and operations teams enhance the security and efficiency of their container images. It provides insights into container images, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities, adhering to best practices, and other important metrics that ensure the security and performance of Docker images.

Docker Scout is a solution for proactively enhancing your software supply chain security. By analyzing your images, Docker Scout compiles an inventory of components, also known as a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The SBOM is matched against a continuously updated vulnerability database to pinpoint security weaknesses.

Docker Scout is a standalone service and platform that you can interact with using Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, the Docker CLI, and the Docker Scout Dashboard. Docker Scout also facilitates integrations with third-party systems, such as container registries and CI platforms.

Key Features of Docker Scout

1. Vulnerability Scanning: Docker Scout scans container images for known vulnerabilities. It leverages databases like the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and other security sources to identify issues within the software packages included in your container images.
2. Image Composition Analysis: It provides detailed information on the layers and software packages in…