Enhancing Docker Security on Azure Cloud: A Comprehensive Analysis and Mitigation Strategy

Pavedemukala, Sri Lakshmi Durga (2024) Enhancing Docker Security on Azure Cloud: A Comprehensive Analysis and Mitigation Strategy. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The growing popularity of cloud computing has raised numerous security concerns, particularly in managing containerized applications like Docker on Microsoft Azure. This research identifies the security risks associated with Docker environments and proposes effective measures to mitigate them. The study introduces techniques such as customized Docker files validated against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, automated scanning by leveraging GitHub apps, open-source platforms like Trivy along with other policy-based scripts and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to detect and address vulnerabilities throughout the deployment pipeline such as GitHub Actions. These improvements reduced initial entry points for attacks and enhanced the overall reliability of Docker deployments. The results show improvements in threat resilience and the security of containerized infrastructures. However, challenges remain, particularly in addressing emerging risks in highly dynamic containerized setups. This research emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation to evolving threats in cloud environments.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Sahni, Vikas UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Cloud computing Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cloud Computing
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	16 Jul 2025 10:36
Last Modified:	16 Jul 2025 10:36
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8140

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