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  Containerization has transformed software development by making applications more  portable, scalable, and efficient . Tools like  Docker ,  Kubernetes , and  Podman  have become standard in modern DevOps pipelines. However, as containers proliferate across environments, so do the  security risks  associated with them. Securing containerized applications isn’t just about protecting individual containers — it’s about safeguarding the  entire ecosystem : images, runtimes, orchestration layers, and underlying infrastructure. This guide explores  best practices for securing containerization  throughout the software development lifecycle. Understanding Container Security Containers package an application and its dependencies into a single, lightweight unit that runs consistently across environments. While this improves deployment speed and reliability, it also creates new  attack surfaces . Common container security risks include:...