CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A cloud security team is reviewing container security practices. Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize the attack surface of a container image?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Using a minimal base image such as distroless
Distroless images contain only the application and its runtime dependencies, eliminating unnecessary packages and reducing the attack surface.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Using the latest version of a base image
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; using the latest version does not guarantee minimal attack surface.
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Using a minimal base image such as distroless
Why this is correct
Correct; distroless images are minimal and reduce attack surface.
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Using the :latest tag to ensure freshness
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; :latest is mutable and can introduce vulnerabilities.
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Scanning the image for CVEs after deployment
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; scanning after deployment is reactive, not proactive minimization.
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