Overview
Vulnerability Analysis for Container Security
Gain deep visibility into container images, libraries, and dependencies with automated vulnerability scanning. Nexa’s security blueprint enables teams to secure CI/CD pipelines, comply with policy standards, and remediate threats early in the build process
Continuous Image Scanning and Threat Detection
Policy-Driven Vulnerability Management
Integrated Risk Reporting Across Dev and Ops
What help you get to reinforce
Automated scanning tools analyze every layer of container images to identify known vulnerabilities. Prioritization is based on severity and exploitability, helping teams focus on what matters most before containers go live
Ensure security doesn’t stop at build-time. Continuously monitor containers during runtime to detect drift, anomalous behavior, or unauthorized access, ensuring full lifecycle protection
Map detected vulnerabilities to compliance benchmarks like CIS, NIST, and ISO. Generate audit-ready reports and enforce policy controls directly within development workflows
Embed vulnerability checks in CI/CD pipelines to block unsafe images early. Security gates and actionable feedback ensure faster remediation without slowing down delivery
Architecture Overview
Image Scanning Layer
This foundational layer performs deep scans of container images to uncover known vulnerabilities across base OS, third-party libraries, and application dependencies. Integrated with databases like CVE, it supports scheduled and trigger-based scans to ensure consistent security throughout the build lifecycle
Policy Enforcement Layer
Defines security policies to block or allow image deployment based on scan results. It enables teams to enforce organization-specific rules—such as failing a build if critical vulnerabilities are detected or requiring signed images—ensuring only compliant containers reach production
Risk Prioritization Layer
Analyzes vulnerabilities by severity, exploitability, and asset context to rank threats based on real-world impact. It filters noise from thousands of findings and highlights the most critical issues that require immediate action, optimizing response and remediation efforts
CI/CD Integration Layer
Seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines using plugins or API hooks to embed vulnerability scanning into the development workflow. It ensures early detection and instant feedback, empowering developers to resolve issues before code reaches runtime environments
Reporting & Compliance Layer
Generates detailed, audit-ready reports mapped to compliance standards such as CIS, PCI-DSS, and NIST. Offers dashboards for tracking remediation progress, trends, and policy violations—making governance, audits, and executive reporting streamlined and efficient
Core Components
Scanning Engine
Image Vulnerability Scanner
Performs deep analysis of container images, identifying known CVEs in OS packages, libraries, and third-party dependencies. Supports integration with major registries and triggers automated scans during builds or updates
Policy Control
Enforcement Rules Engine
Applies custom security policies to govern container usage. Blocks deployments with high-risk vulnerabilities, enforces signed image usage, and ensures compliance with internal standards
Pipeline Integration
CI/CD Security Hooks
Integrates directly into DevOps pipelines to scan containers during build and deployment stages. Provides early feedback to developers and stops risky code before it reaches production.
Automatically audits infrastructure and code changes against compliance benchmarks—ensuring regulatory alignment and reducing the risk of violations throughout the development lifecycle
Governance
Compliance & Audit Reporting
Maps findings to frameworks like CIS, NIST, and PCI. Generates exportable reports and tracks remediation workflows—supporting internal audits and regulatory readiness
Risk Intelligence
Threat Prioritization and Scoring
Ranks vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and context. Helps teams focus on high-impact issues by filtering out noise and visualizing risk in real-time dashboards
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Multi-Platform Integration
Ensure vulnerability scanning and security monitoring can be triggered across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments
Custom Policy Definitions
Define security rules aligned with internal standards or regulatory needs. Tailor vulnerability thresholds, severity filters, and actions to match your team’s risk posture
Encrypted Scan Results
All scan results and metadata are encrypted in transit and at rest. Protect sensitive vulnerability data with enterprise-grade encryption and key management
Secure Access Controls
Enforce role-based access to vulnerability dashboards and reports. Ensure only authorized users can view or act on findings, supporting zero-trust practices
Automated Compliance Mapping
Automatically map scan outcomes to frameworks like CIS, HIPAA, and ISO. Accelerate audits with real-time compliance status and automated reporting
Audit-Ready Reporting
Export structured, timestamped reports for internal or external audits. Maintain traceability of scan history, remediation progress, and policy enforcement