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Registry vs. runtime: where to scan your container images

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Key Points Containers are everywhere now - running as services on AWS ECS or Google Cloud Run, inside Kubernetes clusters, on-prem as VMs, even powering serverless platforms like AWS Lambda. They've become the default way to package and ship software. Each of these environments looks different, but they share the same challenge: keeping container images free from vulnerabilities. The question many...
Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey, ARC-0024 Ambiguity. The article presents the pros and cons of runtime vs. registry scanning, creating a motte-and-bailey argument by focusing on the limitations of in-cluster scanners without explicitly stating their benefits. It also leaves room for interpretation regarding the advantages of centralized container image scanning while avoiding discussing potential drawbacks. The article advocates for a centralized approach to container image scanning...