A Day in the Life of a Base Image - Evolution of Vulnerabilities in Popular Containers

Explore a spotlight conference talk examining the security evolution of popular container base images and their vulnerabilities over time. Dive into the complex world of container security, where over 130 containers account for 25% of Docker Hub's annual pulls (31B+). Learn why managing container vulnerabilities remains challenging, from patching known issues to addressing newly discovered threats. Examine detailed data visualizations tracking the attack surface changes in widely-used DevOps and build container images throughout the past year. Compare how different vulnerability scanners yield varying results and discover practical strategies for developers to maintain security without impeding development workflows. Presented by Ayse Kaya, Senior Director of Strategy and Analytics at Slim.AI, this 29-minute talk from DevOpsDays Tel Aviv offers valuable insights for developers and DevSecOps teams working with containerized applications.