Description

ECR Basic Scanning provides automated vulnerability scans for container images stored in Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR), helping identify and mitigate security risks.

Features

• Automated Scans: Conducts automatic vulnerability scans on container images.
• Basic Detection: Identifies known vulnerabilities in container image layers.
• Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Amazon ECR workflows.
• Reporting: Generates detailed vulnerability reports for each scanned image.
• Continuous Scanning: Regularly scans images to detect newly discovered vulnerabilities.

Limitations

• Basic Coverage: Limited to detecting common vulnerabilities, lacking advanced threat detection.
• False Positives: Potential for false positives requiring manual review.
• No Remediation: Provides vulnerability detection but no automated remediation.
• Limited Customization: Offers minimal customization options for scan settings.

Use Cases

• Pre-Deployment Security Checks: Ensures container images are free from known vulnerabilities before deployment to production environments.
• Compliance: Helps meet security compliance requirements by regularly scanning container images for vulnerabilities.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines: Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to automate security scans and maintain secure container images throughout the development lifecycle.