As containerized and cloud native applications become the foundation of modern software infrastructure, the need for a deep, conceptual understanding of their security implications has never been more urgent. Container Security, second edition, provides a rigorous yet practical examination of the technologies that support container platforms—equipping developers, operations professionals, and security practitioners with the mental models needed to evaluate risks and improve resilience.

Written by Liz Rice, a recognized authority in cloud native security, this updated edition builds upon the foundational principles from the first edition while incorporating today’s evolving threat landscape, modern tools, and advances in platforms like Kubernetes and Linux. Readers will gain a solid understanding of the architectural components behind containers and the Linux primitives that support them, fostering a systems-level understanding of both vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

Key features of the book include:

• Examine the technical fundamentals of containers through a security-focused lens.
• Assess the evolving risks and defenses across container runtimes and orchestration platforms.
• Analyze the implications of modern tools including eBPF and AI-driven approaches.
• Apply core principles to evaluate and secure real-world deployments in dynamic environments.

Pages: 250, Dimensions: 17.8x17.8cm