DevOps and Containers Security


Book Description

Secure your applications and development environments with Docker and Kubernetes Ê DESCRIPTION Ê Through this book, we will introduce the DevOps tools ecosystem and the main containers orchestration tools through an introduction to some platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and OpenShift. Among other topics, both good practices will be addressed when constructing the Docker images as well as best security practices to be applied at the level of the host in which those containers are executed, from Docker's own daemon to the rest of the components that make up its technological stack. We will review the topics such as static analysis of vulnerabilities on Docker images, the signing of images with Docker Content Trust and their subsequent publication in a Docker Registry will be addressed. Also, we will review the security state in Kubernetes. In the last section, we will review container management and administration open source tools for IT organizations that need to manage and monitor container-based applications, reviewing topics such as monitoring, administration, and networking in Docker. KEY FEATURESÊ - Introducing Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm, OpenShift) - Discover how to manage high availability with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes - Learn how Docker can manage the security in images and containers - Discover how Docker can be integrated into development workflows in applications - Discover vulnerabilities in the Docker containers and images with practical examples to secure your container-based applications - Discover tools for monitoring and administration Docker and Kubernetes applications WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊ - Learn fundamental DevOps skills and tools, starting with the basic components and concepts of Docker. - Learn about Docker as a platform for the deployment of containers and Docker images taking into account the security of applications. - Learn about tools that allow us to audit the security of the machine where we execute Docker images, finding out how to secure your Docker host. - Learn how to secure your Docker environment and discover vulnerabilities and threats in Docker images. - Learn about creating and deploying containers in a security way with Docker and Kubernetes. - Learn about monitoring and administration in Docker with tools such as cadvisor, sysdig, portainer, and Rancher. Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊ Ê This book covers different techniques to help developers improve DevOps and container security skills and can be useful for people who are involved in software development and want to learn how Docker works from a security point of view. It is recommended that readers have the knowledge about UNIX commands and they work with commands terminal. ÊÊ TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting started with DevOps 2. Container platforms 3. Managing Containers and Docker images 4. Getting started with Docker security 5. Docker host security 6. Docker images security 7. Auditing and analyzing vulnerabilities in Docker containers 8. Kubernetes security 9. Docker container networking 10.ÊDocker container monitoring 11. Docker container administration




Container Security


Book Description

To facilitate scalability and resilience, many organizations now run applications in cloud native environments using containers and orchestration. But how do you know if the deployment is secure? This practical book examines key underlying technologies to help developers, operators, and security professionals assess security risks and determine appropriate solutions. Author Liz Rice, Chief Open Source Officer at Isovalent, looks at how the building blocks commonly used in container-based systems are constructed in Linux. You'll understand what's happening when you deploy containers and learn how to assess potential security risks that could affect your deployments. If you run container applications with kubectl or docker and use Linux command-line tools such as ps and grep, you're ready to get started. Explore attack vectors that affect container deployments Dive into the Linux constructs that underpin containers Examine measures for hardening containers Understand how misconfigurations can compromise container isolation Learn best practices for building container images Identify container images that have known software vulnerabilities Leverage secure connections between containers Use security tooling to prevent attacks on your deployment




Implementing DevSecOps with Docker and Kubernetes


Book Description

Building and securely deploying container-based applications with Docker and Kubernetes using open source tools. KEY FEATURES ● Real-world examples of vulnerability analysis in Docker containers. ● Includes recommended practices for Kubernetes and Docker with real execution of commands. ● Includes essential monitoring tools for Docker containers and Kubernetes configuration. DESCRIPTION This book discusses many strategies that can be used by developers to improve their DevSecOps and container security skills. It is intended for those who are active in software development. After reading this book, readers will discover how Docker and Kubernetes work from a security perspective. The book begins with a discussion of the DevSecOps tools ecosystem, the primary container platforms and orchestration tools that you can use to manage the lifespan and security of your apps. Among other things, this book discusses best practices for constructing Docker images, discovering vulnerabilities, and better security. The book addresses how to examine container secrets and networking. Backed with examples, the book demonstrates how to manage and monitor container-based systems, including monitoring and administration in Docker. In the final section, the book explains Kubernetes' architecture and the critical security threats inherent in its components. Towards the end, it demonstrates how to utilize Prometheus and Grafana to oversee observability and monitoring in Kubernetes management. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Familiarize yourself with Docker as a platform for container deployment. ● Learn how Docker can control the security of images and containers. ● Discover how to safeguard and monitor your Docker environment for vulnerabilities. ● Explore the Kubernetes architecture and best practices for securing your Kubernetes environment. ● Learn and explore tools for monitoring and administering Docker containers. ● Learn and explore tools for observing and monitoring Kubernetes environments. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for DevOps teams, cloud engineers, and cloud developers who wish to obtain practical knowledge of DevSecOps, containerization, and orchestration systems like Docker and Kubernetes. Knowing the fundamentals of Docker and Kubernetes would be beneficial but not required. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started with DevSecOps 2. Container Platforms 3. Managing Containers and Docker Images 4. Getting Started with Docker Security 5. Docker Host Security 6. Docker Images Security 7. Auditing and Analyzing Vulnerabilities in Docker Containers 8. Managing Docker Secrets and Networking 9. Docker Container Monitoring 10. Docker Container Administration 11. Kubernetes Architecture 12. Kubernetes Security 13. Auditing and Analyzing Vulnerabilities in Kubernetes 14. Observability and Monitoring in Kubernetes




DevOps and Containers Security


Book Description

Secure your applications and development environments with Docker and Kubernetes Key Featuresa- Introducing Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm, OpenShift)a- Discover how to manage high availability with Docker Swarm and Kubernetesa- Learn how Docker can manage the security in images and containersa- Discover how Docker can be integrated into development workflows in applicationsa- Discover vulnerabilities in the Docker containers and images with practical examples to secure your container-based applicationsa- Discover tools for monitoring and administration Docker and Kubernetes applicationsDescriptionThrough this book, we will introduce the DevOps tools ecosystem and the main containers orchestration tools through an introduction to some platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and OpenShift.Among other topics, both good practices will be addressed when constructing the Docker images as well as best security practices to be applied at the level of the host in which those containers are executed, from Docker's own daemon to the rest of the components that make up its technological stack.We will review the topics such as static analysis of vulnerabilities on Docker images, the signing of images with Docker Content Trust and their subsequent publication in a Docker Registry will be addressed. Also, we will review the security state in Kubernetes.In the last section, we will review container management and administration open source tools for IT organizations that need to manage and monitor container-based applications, reviewing topics such as monitoring, administration, and networking in Docker.What will you learna- Learn fundamental DevOps skills and tools, starting with the basic components and concepts of Docker.a- Learn about Docker as a platform for the deployment of containers and Docker images taking into account the security of applications.a- Learn about tools that allow us to audit the security of the machine where we execute Docker images, finding out how to secure your Docker host.a- Learn how to secure your Docker environment and discover vulnerabilities and threats in Docker images.a- Learn about creating and deploying containers in a security way with Docker and Kubernetes.a- Learn about monitoring and administration in Docker with tools such as cadvisor, sysdig, portainer, and Rancher.Who this book is forThis book covers different techniques to help developers improve DevOps and container security skills and can be useful for people who are involved in software development and want to learn how Docker works from a security point of view. It is recommended that readers have the knowledge about UNIX commands and they work with commands terminal. Table of Contents1. Getting started with DevOps2. Container platforms3. Managing Containers and Docker images4. Getting started with Docker security5. Docker host security6. Docker images security7. Auditing and analyzing vulnerabilities in Docker containers8. Kubernetes security9. Docker container networking10. Docker container monitoring11. Docker container administrationAbout the AuthorJose Manuel Ortega is a software engineer and security researcher with a special focus on new technologies, open source, security and testing. In recent years, he is interested in security development, especially with Python and security best practices with Docker and Kubernetes. Conferences and talks related with python, security and docker are available on his personal website http://jmortega.github.io.Your Blog links: http://jmortega.github.io/Your LinkedIn Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmortega1/




Hands-On Security in DevOps


Book Description

Protect your organization's security at all levels by introducing the latest strategies for securing DevOps Key Features Integrate security at each layer of the DevOps pipeline Discover security practices to protect your cloud services by detecting fraud and intrusion Explore solutions to infrastructure security using DevOps principles Book Description DevOps has provided speed and quality benefits with continuous development and deployment methods, but it does not guarantee the security of an entire organization. Hands-On Security in DevOps shows you how to adopt DevOps techniques to continuously improve your organization’s security at every level, rather than just focusing on protecting your infrastructure. This guide combines DevOps and security to help you to protect cloud services, and teaches you how to use techniques to integrate security directly in your product. You will learn how to implement security at every layer, such as for the web application, cloud infrastructure, communication, and the delivery pipeline layers. With the help of practical examples, you’ll explore the core security aspects, such as blocking attacks, fraud detection, cloud forensics, and incident response. In the concluding chapters, you will cover topics on extending DevOps security, such as risk assessment, threat modeling, and continuous security. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed in implementing security in all layers of your organization and be confident in monitoring and blocking attacks throughout your cloud services. What you will learn Understand DevSecOps culture and organization Learn security requirements, management, and metrics Secure your architecture design by looking at threat modeling, coding tools and practices Handle most common security issues and explore black and white-box testing tools and practices Work with security monitoring toolkits and online fraud detection rules Explore GDPR and PII handling case studies to understand the DevSecOps lifecycle Who this book is for Hands-On Security in DevOps is for system administrators, security consultants, and DevOps engineers who want to secure their entire organization. Basic understanding of Cloud computing, automation frameworks, and programming is necessary.




Cloud Native DevOps with Kubernetes


Book Description

Kubernetes is the operating system of the cloud native world, providing a reliable and scalable platform for running containerized workloads. In this friendly, pragmatic book, cloud experts John Arundel and Justin Domingus show you what Kubernetes can do—and what you can do with it. You’ll learn all about the Kubernetes ecosystem, and use battle-tested solutions to everyday problems. You’ll build, step by step, an example cloud native application and its supporting infrastructure, along with a development environment and continuous deployment pipeline that you can use for your own applications. Understand containers and Kubernetes from first principles; no experience necessary Run your own clusters or choose a managed Kubernetes service from Amazon, Google, and others Use Kubernetes to manage resource usage and the container lifecycle Optimize clusters for cost, performance, resilience, capacity, and scalability Learn the best tools for developing, testing, and deploying your applications Apply the latest industry practices for security, observability, and monitoring Adopt DevOps principles to help make your development teams lean, fast, and effective




Getting Started with Containers in Azure


Book Description

Deploy and execute Microsoft Azure container and containerized applications on Azure. This second book in author Shimon Ifrah’s series on containers will help you manage and scale containers along with their applications, tools and services. You’ll start by setting up the Azure environment and quickly work through techniques and methods of managing container images with Azure Container Registry (ACR). As you move forward, deploying containerized applications with Azure container instances and Azure Kubernetes Service is discussed in detail, and in the process, you’ll see how to install Docker container host on Azure Virtual Machine. This is followed by a discussion on security in Azure containers where you’ll learn how to monitor containers and containerized applications backed by illustrative examples. Next, you will review how to scale containers along with methods for backing up and restoring containers and containerized applications on Azure. Towards the end, the book demonstrates troubleshooting applications and Docker container host issues in Azure. Getting Started with Containers in Azure will equip you to deploy, manage and secure containerized applications using Azure tools and services for containers. What You’ll Learn Explore containers on Microsoft Azure. Store Docker images on Azure Container Registry Automate deployment of container services using Azure CLI and Azure Cloud Shell Use Azure Container Instances (ACI) for smaller deployment Who This Book Is For Azure administrators, developers, and architects who want to get started and learn more about containers and containerized applications on Microsoft Azure.




Learn Kubernetes Security


Book Description

Secure your container environment against cyberattacks and deliver robust deployments with this practical guide Key FeaturesExplore a variety of Kubernetes components that help you to prevent cyberattacksPerform effective resource management and monitoring with Prometheus and built-in Kubernetes toolsLearn techniques to prevent attackers from compromising applications and accessing resources for crypto-coin miningBook Description Kubernetes is an open source orchestration platform for managing containerized applications. Despite widespread adoption of the technology, DevOps engineers might be unaware of the pitfalls of containerized environments. With this comprehensive book, you'll learn how to use the different security integrations available on the Kubernetes platform to safeguard your deployments in a variety of scenarios. Learn Kubernetes Security starts by taking you through the Kubernetes architecture and the networking model. You'll then learn about the Kubernetes threat model and get to grips with securing clusters. Throughout the book, you'll cover various security aspects such as authentication, authorization, image scanning, and resource monitoring. As you advance, you'll learn about securing cluster components (the kube-apiserver, CoreDNS, and kubelet) and pods (hardening image, security context, and PodSecurityPolicy). With the help of hands-on examples, you'll also learn how to use open source tools such as Anchore, Prometheus, OPA, and Falco to protect your deployments. By the end of this Kubernetes book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of container security and be able to protect your clusters from cyberattacks and mitigate cybersecurity threats. What you will learnUnderstand the basics of Kubernetes architecture and networkingGain insights into different security integrations provided by the Kubernetes platformDelve into Kubernetes' threat modeling and security domainsExplore different security configurations from a variety of practical examplesGet to grips with using and deploying open source tools to protect your deploymentsDiscover techniques to mitigate or prevent known Kubernetes hacksWho this book is for This book is for security consultants, cloud administrators, system administrators, and DevOps engineers interested in securing their container deployments. If you're looking to secure your Kubernetes clusters and cloud-based deployments, you'll find this book useful. A basic understanding of cloud computing and containerization is necessary to make the most of this book.




Securing DevOps


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Summary Securing DevOps explores how the techniques of DevOps and security should be applied together to make cloud services safer. This introductory book reviews the latest practices used in securing web applications and their infrastructure and teaches you techniques to integrate security directly into your product. You'll also learn the core concepts of DevOps, such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as a service. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology An application running in the cloud can benefit from incredible efficiencies, but they come with unique security threats too. A DevOps team's highest priority is understanding those risks and hardening the system against them. About the Book Securing DevOps teaches you the essential techniques to secure your cloud services. Using compelling case studies, it shows you how to build security into automated testing, continuous delivery, and other core DevOps processes. This experience-rich book is filled with mission-critical strategies to protect web applications against attacks, deter fraud attempts, and make your services safer when operating at scale. You'll also learn to identify, assess, and secure the unique vulnerabilities posed by cloud deployments and automation tools commonly used in modern infrastructures. What's inside An approach to continuous security Implementing test-driven security in DevOps Security techniques for cloud services Watching for fraud and responding to incidents Security testing and risk assessment About the Reader Readers should be comfortable with Linux and standard DevOps practices like CI, CD, and unit testing. About the Author Julien Vehent is a security architect and DevOps advocate. He leads the Firefox Operations Security team at Mozilla, and is responsible for the security of Firefox's high-traffic cloud services and public websites. Table of Contents Securing DevOps PART 1 - Case study: applying layers of security to a simple DevOps pipeline Building a barebones DevOps pipeline Security layer 1: protecting web applications Security layer 2: protecting cloud infrastructures Security layer 3: securing communications Security layer 4: securing the delivery pipeline PART 2 - Watching for anomalies and protecting services against attacks Collecting and storing logs Analyzing logs for fraud and attacks Detecting intrusions The Caribbean breach: a case study in incident response PART 3 - Maturing DevOps security Assessing risks Testing security Continuous security




Docker for Developers


Book Description

Learn how to deploy and test Linux-based Docker containers with the help of real-world use cases Key FeaturesUnderstand how to make a deployment workflow run smoothly with Docker containersLearn Docker and DevOps concepts such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)Gain insights into using various Docker tools and librariesBook Description Docker is the de facto standard for containerizing apps, and with an increasing number of software projects migrating to containers, it is crucial for engineers and DevOps teams to understand how to build, deploy, and secure Docker environments effectively. Docker for Developers will help you understand Docker containers from scratch while taking you through best practices and showing you how to address security concerns. Starting with an introduction to Docker, you'll learn how to use containers and VirtualBox for development. You'll explore how containers work and develop projects within them after you've explored different ways to deploy and run containers. The book will also show you how to use Docker containers in production in both single-host set-ups and in clusters and deploy them using Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker. As you advance, you'll get to grips with monitoring, securing, and scaling Docker using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Later, you'll be able to deploy Docker containers to a variety of environments, including the cloud-native Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS), before finally delving into Docker security concepts and best practices. By the end of the Docker book, you'll be able to not only work in a container-driven environment confidently but also use Docker for both new and existing projects. What you will learnGet up to speed with creating containers and understand how they workPackage and deploy your containers to a variety of platformsWork with containers in the cloud and on the Kubernetes platformDeploy and then monitor the health and logs of running containersExplore best practices for working with containers from a security perspectiveBecome familiar with scanning containers and using third-party security tools and librariesWho this book is for If you're a software engineer new to containerization or a DevOps engineer responsible for deploying Docker containers in the cloud and building DevOps pipelines for container-based projects, you'll find this book useful. This Docker containers book is also a handy reference guide for anyone working with a Docker-based DevOps ecosystem or interested in understanding the security implications and best practices for working in container-driven environments.