Containers, Kubernetes, and serverless functions have revolutionized how we build and deploy software. But they have also shattered the traditional perimeter. Security can no longer be just a "gate at the dock" (scanning an image before release) or a "runtime wall" (a traditional antivirus on a VM).
| Feature | Basic Trivy/Clair | ECR Scanning | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Vuln Scanning | Yes | Yes | Yes (Advanced reachability) | | Runtime Protection | No | No | Yes (eBPF) | | K8s Config Audit | No | Partial | Yes (CIS + Custom) | | CICD Integration | Basic | Native to AWS | All platforms + GitOps | | Compliance (PCI, HIPAA) | No | No | Yes (Out-of-the-box) | aqua security
Aqua Security: Beyond Container Scanning to Full Cloud Native Protection | Feature | Basic Trivy/Clair | ECR Scanning