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hardening-docker-containers-for-production
Hardens Dockerfiles, images, and per-container runtime settings against the CIS Docker Benchmark v1.8.0: non-root users, dropped capabilities, read-only root filesystem, seccomp and AppArmor profiles, and minimal multi-stage builds, validated with docker-bench-security, Hadolint, and Dockle. Use when preparing a container or Dockerfile for production, or auditing images and runtime flags against CIS Docker controls. Keywords: Dockerfile, USER, --cap-drop, read-only rootfs, seccomp, AppArmor, multi-stage, Hadolint, Dockle. Do not use for the Docker daemon's own configuration - use hardening-docker-daemon-configuration.
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# Hardening Docker Containers for Production
## Overview
Hardening Docker containers for production involves applying security best practices aligned with CIS Docker Benchmark v1.8.0 to minimize attack surface, prevent privilege escalation, and enforce least-privilege principles across Docker daemon, images, containers, and runtime configurations.
## When to Use
- When deploying or configuring hardening docker containers for production capabilities in your environment
- When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
- When building or improving security architecture for this domain
- When conducting security assessments that require this implementation
## Prerequisites