Container Security Draft

Getting Started

What is a Container? Containers are a standardized unit or package of software that enables consistency when running applications from one environment to another. As more companies develop applications in the cloud or move platforms to microservices architecture, containers become a useful way to make that work happen. For more information on containers, please visit Docker's documentation.

In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), users can find a dedicated screen available for managing Containers. 

Containers Connectors supports the following vendors:

1. AWS ECR

2. Azure ACR

3. Google CR

4. Docker Hub

In the Armor Management Portal, the Containers screen is separated into four tabs: Overview, Registries, Containers, and Connectors.

Registries Tab

1. In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), in the left-side navigation, click Security.
2. Click Container Security.
3. Click the Registries tab.

The Registries tab displays active Registries across all providers. 

View a Registry

To view a Registry, click the link Registry name in the Registry column. 

Create a New Registry

1. In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), in the left-side navigation, click Security.
2. Click Container Security.
3. Click the Registries tab.
4. Click the New Registry button at the top left of the screen.

Containers Tab

The Containers tab displays Containers, including a dashboard for vulnerabilities at the top of the screen. 

View Container Connections

1. In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), in the left-side navigation, click Security.
2. Click Container Security.
3. Click the Connections tab.

Add a Container Connector

By providing the same inputs as required by the API, users can pick from a list of supported public cloud containers registry vendors. the screen will hide/show fields as necessary to gather the specific data required by said registry vendor.

1. In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), in the left-side navigation, click Security.
2. Click Container Security.
3. Click the Connections tab.
4. Then click the ADD NEW CONNECTOR button. 
5. Armor enables users to create a Connector by Registry Type. Use the list to select the appropriate Registry Type. 

   1. AWS ECR

   2. Azure ACR

   3. Google CR

   4. Docker Hub

6. Click the NEXT button.

7. The Connector Details form is predetermined by the Registry Type selected. Fill out the appropriate information requested per your chosen Registry Type. 

   Registry Type	Fields Requested
   AWS ECR	Name Role ARN
   Azure ACR	TBD
   Google CR	TBD
   Docker Hub	TBD

8. Click the NEXT button. 
9. Confirm the values below before submitting.
   1. Click the DONE button if correct.
   2. Use the BACK button to correct previously entered information. 
10. Click the DONE button.