Fortifying Containers
Containers burst onto the scene roughly five years ago, bringing reductions in critical computing parameters such as size, cost, and time when compared to virtual machine-based environments. However, containers were perceived to be less secure than virtual machines since a vulnerability in the host kernel could result in security lapses at the containers that share it.
Specifically, a lack of proactive awareness among IT professionals has resulted in containers being adopted without alignment to enterprise security goals. As a result, there's now an opportunity for vendors to infuse security into the development and operational processes pf containers.
The worldwide container security market is expected to reach $2.25 billion in 2023, according to market research and consulting firm Arcluster. A string of innovative security vendors are now developing platforms with enhanced feature sets that deliver comprehensive security and protection, Arcluster said.
Here's a look at 10 container security tools that have caught the market's eye this year.
