CrowdStrike Strengthens Container Security with Registry Scanning for Hybrid Clouds

Organizations of all sizes require security tools to meet their complex hybrid cloud needs. As their cloud environments and workloads evolve, this includes solutions that can scan for vulnerabilities in container images regardless of their location across public and private cloud environments.

The problem is, most organizations lack this capability. Many use tools that don't allow the flexibility to move quickly and scan their full breadth of cloud assets. To meet this need, CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security offers 16+ registry integrations designed so DevOps teams have access to security capabilities that integrate with their preferred developer toolsets.

This growing need for flexibility is why we have also invested in on-premises scanning. Our enhanced suite of scanning capabilities gives teams simplified tools so they can check their local registries and preferred public cloud registries for security vulnerabilities when building and running containers.

Many DevOps teams face the same frustrations when protecting container images:

• Multiple tools lack visibility: They can't see the security posture of their container images because they can only see part of their cloud environment.
• Limited scanning capabilities: Teams can't scan containers hosted in private clouds
• Disconnected registries: Some registries don't connect to the cloud due to compliance rules, lack of authentication or isolated environments.
• Operational complexity: Current tools are clunky, requiring manual steps to pull and scan images.

Without an intuitive local tool, teams are left with security blind spots that both create risks and slow progress for their organizations. Below are some common questions and concerns we hear from DevOps teams.

1. "How do I scan images locally to avoid deployment blocks?"

2. "How do I build and send source code to the cloud with compliance restrictions in place?"

3. "I need an automated tool that pulls and scans my container images for me."

4. "I don't want to juggle multiple security tools."

Falcon Cloud Security has them covered. With a single tool and cohesive UI experience, it provides DevOps teams with the full suite of security features needed to safely and quickly build and deploy without switching between multiple platforms or consoles. Now teams have the flexible tools they need to deliver more consistent code with less security friction.