Introduction to Docker Scout and Software Supply Chain Security

--- title: Securing your software supply chain with Docker Scout linkTitle: Docker Scout summary: | Enhance container security by automating vulnerability detection and remediation. description: | Learn how to use Docker Scout to enhance container security by automating vulnerability detection and remediation, ensuring compliance, and protecting your development workflow. tags: [product-demo] aliases: - /learning-paths/docker-scout/ params: featured: true image: images/learning-paths/scout.png time: 20 minutes resource_links: - title: Docker Scout overview url: /scout/ - title: Docker Scout quickstart url: /scout/quickstart/ - title: Install Docker Scout url: /scout/install/ --- When container images are insecure, significant risks can arise. Around 60% of organizations have reported experiencing at least one security breach or vulnerability incident within a year, [resulting in operational disruption][CSA]. These incidents often result in considerable downtime, with 44% of affected companies experiencing over an hour of downtime per event. The financial impact is substantial, with [the average data breach cost reaching $4.45 million][IBM]. This highlights the critical importance of maintaining robust container security measures. Docker Scout enhances container security by providing automated vulnerability detection and remediation, addressing insecure container images, and ensuring compliance with security standards. ## What you'll learn - Define Secure Software Supply Chain (SSSC) - Review SBOMs and how to use them - Detect and monitor vulnerabilities ## Tools integration Works well with Docker Desktop, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and other CI solutions. ## Who’s this for? - DevOps engineers who need to integrate automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines to enhance the security and efficiency of their workflows. - Developers who want to use Docker Scout to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the development process, ensuring the production of secure container images. - Security professionals who must enforce security compliance, conduct vulnerability assessments, and ensure the overall security of containerized applications. <div id="scout-lp-survey-anchor"></div>

This document introduces Docker Scout, a tool designed to enhance container security by automating vulnerability detection and remediation. It highlights the risks associated with insecure container images, such as security breaches and financial losses. The document outlines what users will learn, including defining Secure Software Supply Chain (SSSC), reviewing SBOMs, and detecting vulnerabilities. It also specifies the target audience, which includes DevOps engineers, developers, and security professionals, emphasizing the tool's integration with various CI/CD solutions and its role in improving software supply chain security.