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CCSP Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are recommended…
Which TWO of the following are recommended practices for securing container images in a cloud environment? (Select TWO)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Scanning images for vulnerabilities in the CI pipeline
Signing container images ensures integrity and prevents tampering, and scanning images in the CI pipeline before deployment catches vulnerabilities early.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Using the latest tag for all images
Why it's wrong here
Using latest tags can lead to unpredictable versions.
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Scanning images for vulnerabilities in the CI pipeline
Why this is correct
Vulnerability scanning prevents deployment of insecure images.
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Running containers as root user
Why it's wrong here
Running as root violates least privilege.
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Storing images in a public registry for easier access
Why it's wrong here
Public registries increase exposure risk.
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Signing container images with a cryptographic key
Why this is correct
Signing ensures image authenticity and integrity.
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