CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A DevOps team is implementing a secure container supply chain. Which THREE practices should they adopt to ensure image integrity and prevent tampering?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Sign container images using Cosign
Image signing with Cosign ensures authenticity, attestation provides metadata about the build, and admission controller verification enforces policies before deployment.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Sign container images using Cosign
Why this is correct
Signing provides cryptographic verification of image origin.
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Use admission controllers like Kyverno to verify signatures
Why this is correct
Admission controllers can enforce policy to only allow signed images.
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Use the 'latest' tag for base images
Why it's wrong here
The 'latest' tag is mutable and can lead to inconsistent builds.
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Store images in a public registry
Why it's wrong here
Public registries increase risk of tampering; private registries are preferred.
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Generate attestation using in-toto
Why this is correct
Attestation provides a verifiable record of the image's build process.
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