This ebook provides a practical guide to securing Docker platforms and containerized workloads by following a structured, defense-in-depth approach. It begins by explaining Docker's architecture before guiding readers through security auditing using the CIS Docker Benchmark, Docker Bench for Security, and additional Linux security tools. The guide then covers hardening the Docker host and daemon, implementing secure user access, SSH protection, TLS encryption, audit logging, and user namespaces. It also explores container security best practices including least privilege, resource controls with cgroups, AppArmor, seccomp, vulnerability scanning with Trivy, and secure image creation using Dockle. Designed for administrators, DevOps engineers, and security professionals, the ebook helps orga

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