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Wha is the purpose of Docker Content Trust?

The correct answer is A. Signing and verification of image tags. Docker Content Trust (DCT) ensures the integrity and authenticity of Docker images by enabling cryptographic signing and verification of image tags.

Submitted by ricky.ec· Apr 18, 2026Security

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Wha is the purpose of Docker Content Trust?

Options

  • ASigning and verification of image tags
  • BEnabling mutual TLS between the Docker client and server
  • CDocker registry TLS verification and encryption
  • DIndicating an image on Docker Hub is an official image

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    90% (36)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Docker Content Trust (DCT) ensures the integrity and authenticity of Docker images by enabling cryptographic signing and verification of image tags.

ASigning and verification of image tagsCorrect

Docker Content Trust uses digital signatures to verify the publishers of images and ensure that the images have not been tampered with since they were published. This feature specifically focuses on signing and verifying image tags to establish trust in the origin and integrity of image content.

BEnabling mutual TLS between the Docker client and server

Mutual TLS is for client-server authentication and encryption of the communication channel, which is a general security practice distinct from content signing.

CDocker registry TLS verification and encryption

TLS verification and encryption for registry communication secure the transport layer, but do not provide guarantees about the integrity of the image content itself or its origin.

DIndicating an image on Docker Hub is an official image

While official images are trusted, Docker Content Trust provides a cryptographic mechanism for trust for any image, not just an indicator for official images on Docker Hub.

Concept tested: Docker Content Trust purpose

Source: https://docs.docker.com/engine/security/trust/content_trust/

Topics

#Docker Content Trust#Image Signing#Image Verification#Image Security

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