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CCSP Practice Question: A security team is implementing container image…
A security team is implementing container image scanning in a CI pipeline. Which TWO of the following actions should be performed? (Select TWO)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Scan the image before pushing to the registry
Scanning the image before pushing to a registry prevents vulnerable images from being stored. Signing images ensures integrity and authenticity, preventing tampered images from being deployed.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Disable scanning to speed up the pipeline
Why it's wrong here
Disabling scanning defeats security.
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Scan the image before pushing to the registry
Why this is correct
Scanning before push prevents vulnerable images from being stored.
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Scan the image after deployment to production
Why it's wrong here
Scanning after deployment is reactive; earlier scanning is preferred.
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Sign the image to ensure integrity
Why this is correct
Signing verifies the image has not been tampered with.
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Scan the image only if it is based on a public base image
Why it's wrong here
All images should be scanned regardless of base image source.
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