Company
Date Published
Author
Eyal Ben Moshe
Word count
422
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

JFrog Xray's integration with Docker Desktop Extensions enhances container security by allowing developers to scan for vulnerabilities locally before deploying to remote repositories, thereby reducing the chance of encountering security flaws in production. This integration is designed to shift DevSecOps practices left, addressing vulnerabilities earlier in the software development process. JFrog Xray is a software composition analysis solution that identifies and mitigates open-source software vulnerabilities before they reach production. The integration with Docker Desktop is straightforward and free through JFrog's free tier subscription, allowing users to set up and connect their JFrog Platform environment with ease. It enables users to scan local Docker images for vulnerabilities, displaying any security issues within the Docker Desktop interface, and also supports command-line scanning via JFrog CLI. The extension was showcased at DockerCon 2022, providing a simple yet effective tool for ensuring container security.