CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A security engineer is reviewing container image security. Which of the following practices best ensures that a container image has not been tampered with and originates from a trusted source?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Signing the image with Cosign and verifying it at deployment
Image signing using tools like Cosign provides cryptographic verification of image integrity and authenticity. Scanning for CVEs identifies vulnerabilities but does not verify origin.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Scanning the image with Trivy for CVEs
Why it's wrong here
Scanning identifies vulnerabilities but does not verify the image's source or integrity.
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Using a minimal base image like Alpine
Why it's wrong here
Minimal images reduce attack surface but do not provide tamper evidence.
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Setting the image tag to :latest
Why it's wrong here
Using mutable tags like :latest can lead to unexpected changes and lacks integrity verification.
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Signing the image with Cosign and verifying it at deployment
Why this is correct
Image signing ensures authenticity and integrity; verification enforces trust.
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