KCSA Compliance And Security Frameworks Practice Question
A security engineer is reviewing the NIST SP 800-190 container security application and needs to identify the primary control category for securing container image registries. Under NIST guidelines, which layer is primarily responsible for verifying the integrity of images before deployment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Registry security
NIST SP 800-190 emphasizes that image integrity must be validated at the registry and build pipeline level using cryptographic signing and vulnerability scanning.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Host OS security
Why it's wrong here
Host OS security focuses on the underlying node kernel and OS hardening.
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Registry security
Why this is correct
Registry security involves securing image repositories and verifying image integrity/provenance.
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Runtime orchestration security
Why it's wrong here
Orchestration security handles pod placement, network policies, and RBAC.
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Cluster networking
Why it's wrong here
Cluster networking manages traffic flow between pods and services.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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