CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A DevSecOps team is implementing a secure container supply chain. Which THREE practices should they adopt to ensure image integrity and trust from build to deployment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Signing container images with Cosign
Image signing, vulnerability scanning, and using admission controllers to verify signatures ensure integrity and trust.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Signing container images with Cosign
Why this is correct
Signing provides cryptographic proof of origin.
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Storing images in a private registry without scanning
Why it's wrong here
Private registry alone does not ensure integrity or trust.
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Using admission controller (e.g., Kyverno) to verify signatures
Why this is correct
Admission controllers enforce policy to only allow signed images.
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Allowing any image with a :latest tag
Why it's wrong here
:latest is mutable and untrustworthy.
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Scanning images for vulnerabilities using Trivy
Why this is correct
Scanning identifies known vulnerabilities before deployment.
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