# STIG hardening container images

DevFeed: [STIG hardening container images](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/stig-hardening-container-images-13239.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/stig-hardening-container-images>)

Published: 2024-06-07T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Chainguard: Unchained](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/chainguard-unchained.md>)

Topics: [container-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-security.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [chainguard images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-images.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>)

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-images.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [container-security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-security.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [false-positives](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/false-positives.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [hardened-image](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardened-image.md>), [hardening](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardening.md>), [pci-dss](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pci-dss.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [security-technical-implementation-guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security-technical-implementation-guide.md>), [stig](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stig.md>), [stig-hardening](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stig-hardening.md>)

## AI overview

The article discusses hardening container images against STIG requirements, including how to distinguish controls that apply to containers from those that apply to the host operating system or Docker service. It also notes that false positives can occur in container security scans.

## Source excerpt

Dive into the world of STIG hardening for container images. Explore expert insights, practical tips, and Chainguard solutions to fortify your container security.