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CCCS-203B · Question #36

While scanning a container image in the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, you need to identify all installed packages to verify their versions and check for vulnerabilities. Which approach provides the mos

The correct answer is D. Leverage the Falcon platform's image scanning feature to generate a software bill of materials. Option A: Although choosing a secure base image is a good practice, it does not eliminate the need for scanning. Vulnerabilities can exist in dependencies or added packages beyond the base Option B: The ls command is not designed to provide package-specific information and is pro

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Question

While scanning a container image in the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, you need to identify all installed packages to verify their versions and check for vulnerabilities. Which approach provides the most accurate and efficient method for obtaining this information?

Options

  • AUse a base image with fewer vulnerabilities and avoid scanning individual packages.
  • BUse the ls command within a running container to list all files and infer installed packages.
  • CManually inspect the Dockerfile used to build the container image.
  • DLeverage the Falcon platform's image scanning feature to generate a software bill of materials

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    14% (4)
  • D
    75% (21)

Explanation

Option A: Although choosing a secure base image is a good practice, it does not eliminate the need for scanning. Vulnerabilities can exist in dependencies or added packages beyond the base Option B: The ls command is not designed to provide package-specific information and is prone to errors. It cannot accurately determine installed package versions. Option C: The Dockerfile may not reflect the final state of the image, as additional packages could be installed during runtime or through indirect dependencies. Option D: The Falcon platform's scanning capability provides a detailed and accurate SBOM, including package names, versions, and associated vulnerabilities. This is the most efficient and reliable method.

Topics

#image scanning#SBOM#package management#vulnerability assessment

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