Veracode Container Security
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What is Veracode Container Security
Veracode Container Security is a container image security capability within the Veracode application security platform that scans container images for known vulnerabilities and policy violations before deployment. It is used by application security teams and DevOps/DevSecOps teams to assess images in CI/CD pipelines and container registries. The product focuses on software composition analysis for container layers (OS packages and application dependencies) and integrates results into Veracode’s broader risk and remediation workflows.
Integrated with Veracode AppSec
It fits into Veracode’s broader application security platform, allowing teams to manage container findings alongside other application security results. This can simplify governance, reporting, and remediation tracking across multiple scanning types. Organizations already using Veracode can reduce tool sprawl by extending existing workflows to container images.
CI/CD and registry scanning
It supports scanning container images during build and in registries to catch issues before runtime. This aligns with DevSecOps practices by enabling policy gates and automated feedback to engineering teams. It is well-suited for teams that want consistent checks across multiple pipelines and repositories.
Actionable vulnerability context
Findings typically include vulnerability details tied to specific packages and layers, helping teams identify what to update or replace. This supports prioritization based on severity and affected components rather than generic container hardening guidance. The approach is practical for remediation planning in engineering backlogs.
Less runtime posture focus
Container image scanning primarily addresses pre-deployment risk and does not replace runtime detection, workload protection, or cloud posture management capabilities. Organizations needing continuous runtime threat detection or Kubernetes posture controls may require additional tools. This can increase overall security stack complexity for cloud-native environments.
Remediation depends on base images
Many container findings originate from OS/base image packages, and fixes often require rebuilding images with updated bases. Teams using long-lived base images or complex dependency chains may see recurring findings until image maintenance processes mature. This can create operational overhead and longer remediation cycles.
Best fit for Veracode users
The strongest value comes when it is adopted as part of the Veracode platform and its existing workflows. For organizations not already standardized on Veracode, onboarding may involve platform-wide configuration, user provisioning, and process changes. Buyers evaluating point solutions may find the platform approach heavier than narrowly scoped tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Not publicly listed / Contact sales | Pricing not published on Veracode.com | Veracode Container Security is offered as part of the Veracode platform (included in Veracode CLI and platform products). The official product pages, datasheet, and documentation provide feature, integration, and licensing contact information but do not publish public pricing tiers, per-scan/usage rates, or a minimum paid price. Prospective customers are directed to Contact Sales or Request a Demo on the official site. |
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Veracode, Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
2006
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