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How can I secure Docker containers from privilege abuse?

Asked on Oct 03, 2025

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To secure Docker containers from privilege abuse, you should minimize the privileges granted to containers and use Docker's security features effectively.

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    docker run --cap-drop=ALL --cap-add=NET_BIND_SERVICE --security-opt=no-new-privileges myimage
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Use --cap-drop=ALL to remove all capabilities, then selectively add only those necessary.
The --security-opt=no-new-privileges option prevents processes from gaining additional privileges.
Avoid running containers as the root user; use a non-root user whenever possible.
Regularly update Docker and your container images to patch known vulnerabilities.

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How can I secure Docker containers from privilege abuse?

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