What registries and pipelines are supported?

ScanDog works with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Azure Pipelines, and supports registries like ECR, GCR, ACR, and Docker Hub.

How does ScanDog reduce container security noise?

By correlating CVEs to running workloads and using reachability/context from the application, ScanDog prioritizes what is truly exploitable and provides clear remediation paths.

Can ScanDog suggest safer base images?

Yes. ScanDog recommends hardened base images and highlights minimal version bumps to remove critical CVEs without major refactors.

Do you generate container SBOMs?

Yes. CycloneDX SBOMs are produced for registry and runtime compliance, with delta tracking across releases.

How do we get started?

Connect your registry, enable CI scanning, and set up policy gates to block images with critical issues. Start with staging and roll out to production gradually.

Next Generation Container Security, Full Visibility Into Images, Registries, and Runtime

Why Container Image Security matters and how ScanDog overcomes it's limitations

What is Container Security?

Container security scanning analyzes container images, registries, and runtime environments to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance violations. This process helps ensure containers are secure before and during deployment, protecting your containerized applications from potential threats.

Image Vulnerability Scanning

Detects known vulnerabilities in container base images, packages, and dependencies before deployment.

Base Image Analysis

Evaluates the security of base images and recommends hardened alternatives with minimal footprint.

SBOM Generation

Creates detailed Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for compliance and inventory tracking.

Runtime Protection

Monitors container behavior and enforces security policies during execution.

Registry Security

Ensures container registries are properly configured with access controls and image signing.

Secret Detection

Identifies sensitive data like API keys and credentials embedded in container images.

Why Container Security Matters for Application Security

Containers are the backbone of modern applications, but each image layer, dependency, and runtime setting can introduce hidden risks. Container security scanning matters because it ensures:

Protect the Entire Stack

Container security covers base images, bundled dependencies, application code, and runtime environments.

Prevent Vulnerable Images

Scanning and hardening ensure outdated or insecure images don't make it into production.

Secure the Software Supply Chain

Every dependency and layer is verified, reducing risks from open-source and third-party code.

Reduce Runtime Risks

Stops misconfigurations, exposed services, and over-privileged containers from compromising workloads.

Safeguard Sensitive Data

Prevents secrets, tokens, and credentials from being leaked inside container images.

Maintain Compliance at Scale

Enforces CIS Benchmarks and regulatory standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 across containerized environments.

Limitations of Using Container Scanning Alone

Layered risk blind spots
Image-only scans may miss runtime misconfigurations or live drift.
Format coverage gaps
Some tools don't support diverse image formats or runtime platforms
Static weakness
They rely on vulnerability databases (e.g., CVE), missing zero-days or unknown threats
No actionable context
Results are often raw findings without prioritization or remediation path.
Alert fatigue
Development teams can be overwhelmed by scan noise and lack clarity on what truly matters.

How ScanDog Makes Container Security Truly Effective

ScanDog integrates container scanner seamlessly into your DevSecOps pipeline, scanning Dockerfiles, images, and runtime environments to catch vulnerabilities and compliance violations. Our platform enriches raw findings with context, intelligently prioritizes risk, and streamlines fix workflows—all within a unified security dashboard.

Scanner Deployment Tool

• Deploy container scanners instantly in CI/CD pipeline
• Automatic scanning of Dockerfiles and built images
• Live container monitoring capability
• No manual configuration required

Unified AppSec Posture

• Single view of container security status
• All scanners feed into one dashboard
• Complete visibility across registries
• Intuitive visualization of container risks

Combine Container Scanning with Other Scanners

• SAST: Detect code-level vulnerabilities tied to container logic
• SCA: Uncover vulnerable dependencies inside images
• IaC: Catch misconfigurations in deployment workflows
• End-to-end visibility across code, infrastructure, and runtime

Smart Prioritization

• Layer-aware risk analysis: Prioritize base image vs custom layer issues
• Exploitability context: Flag only exploitable image issues
• Threat intelligence enrichment: Map to real-world attack activity
• Risk-based filtering: Focus attention where it matters most

Unified Remediation Dashboard

• Track findings from container, code, and infrastructure scans
• Real-time visibility into resolved issues
• Clear issue ownership tracking
• Generate compliance-ready reports per registry
• Monitor remediation progress across environments