Boston
May 8-11, 2017

Event Details

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Introduction to Container Security

Application containerization is one of the coolest technologies in IT. It solves numerous problems, allows for incredible application density, and can really increase flexibility and responsiveness.

There are some misconceptions about container security, though. In this session, Red Hat’s cloud evangelist, Thomas Cameron, will talk about the components of container security, some tips and tricks for planning a secure container environment, describe some “gotchas” about containers, and debunk some of the security myths about containers.

Attendees will learn:

  • The basics of how containers work
  • What containers are not
  • Components of Container Security
  • Kernel Namespaces
  • Linux Control Groups
  • The Docker Daemon
  • Linux Kernal Capabilities
  • Security Enhanced Linux
  • Tips and Tricks

What can I expect to learn?

Attendees will learn about security for various components of containerization.

Wednesday, May 10, 9:50am-10:30am (1:50pm - 2:30pm UTC)
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Senior Principal Cloud Evangelist
Thomas Cameron is a Senior Principal Cloud Evangelist at Red Hat. He has been in the information technology industry since 1993, and has held certifications as a Novell Certified NetWare Engineer and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/Trainer. Thomas is currently a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), a Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack, a Red Hat... FULL PROFILE