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Murugiah P. Souppaya, John Morello, Karen Scarfone
Abstract
Application container technologies, also known as containers, are a form of operating system virtualization combined with application software packaging. Containers provide a portable, reusable, and automatable way to package and run applications. This publication explains the potential security concerns associated with the use of containers and provides recommendations for addressing these concerns.
Souppaya, M.
, Morello, J.
and Scarfone, K.
(2017),
Application Container Security Guide, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-190
(Accessed October 1, 2025)