Integration Configuration¶

This section provides documentation on configuring container scanning integrations in CI/CD environments.

Overview¶

Proper configuration is essential for successful container scanning in CI/CD pipelines. This section covers various configuration aspects, including:

Environment Variables: Managing configuration parameters across different environments
Secrets Management: Securely handling sensitive information in CI/CD pipelines
Thresholds Integration: Implementing compliance thresholds for automated quality gates
Reporting Configuration: Generating and distributing scan results in various formats

Key Configuration Considerations¶

When configuring container scanning in CI/CD pipelines, consider the following factors:

Security: Ensure credentials and sensitive information are properly secured
Flexibility: Allow configuration to adapt to different environments (dev, staging, prod)
Maintainability: Use consistent naming conventions and documented parameters
Reproducibility: Ensure configuration produces consistent results across runs
Integration: Enable interoperability with existing security tools and processes

Common Configuration Patterns¶

The following patterns are commonly used when configuring container scanning:

Environment-Based Configuration¶

Configure different scanning parameters based on the target environment:

variables:
  # Base settings
  SCANNER_LOG_LEVEL: info
  RESULTS_DIR: ./scan-results

  # Environment-specific thresholds
  THRESHOLD_DEVELOP: 50
  THRESHOLD_STAGING: 70
  THRESHOLD_PRODUCTION: 90

Dynamic Configuration¶

Adapt scanning behavior based on build parameters:

# Determine threshold based on branch
if [ "$CI_COMMIT_BRANCH" == "main" ]; then
  THRESHOLD=$THRESHOLD_PRODUCTION
elif [ "$CI_COMMIT_BRANCH" == "staging" ]; then
  THRESHOLD=$THRESHOLD_STAGING
else
  THRESHOLD=$THRESHOLD_DEVELOP
fi

Component-Specific Configuration¶

Apply different scanning configurations based on component type:

# For API containers
if [[ "$CONTAINER_TYPE" == "api" ]]; then
  PROFILE="api-security-profile"
  THRESHOLD=90
# For database containers
elif [[ "$CONTAINER_TYPE" == "db" ]]; then
  PROFILE="database-security-profile"
  THRESHOLD=95
# Default configuration
else
  PROFILE="default-security-profile"
  THRESHOLD=80
fi

Getting Started¶

To get started with container scanning configuration, review the following pages:

Environment Variables - Learn how to configure scanner parameters
Secrets Management - Securely manage sensitive information
Thresholds Integration - Configure compliance thresholds
Reporting Configuration - Set up results visualization and reporting