Build Remediation Logic
Implementation Effort: Medium
Creating remediation logic involves downloading and customizing scripts, integrating them into CI/CD or operational workflows, and coordinating with DevOps or platform teams.
User Impact: Low
Only security and DevOps teams are involved in implementing remediation logic; end users are not affected.
Overview
Building remediation logic in Microsoft Defender for Containers allows security teams to automate the response to container-related vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Defender for Cloud provides remediation scripts that can be downloaded and executed directly on Kubernetes clusters to address specific security recommendations.
Key steps include:
- Navigating to the relevant recommendation in Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Selecting Download remediation logic to obtain a pre-generated script.
- Running the script on the affected Kubernetes cluster.
- Optionally integrating the logic into CI/CD pipelines or GitOps workflows for continuous enforcement 1.
This process supports the Zero Trust principle of "Use Least Privilege Access" by ensuring that only authorized and validated remediation actions are applied, reducing the attack surface and enforcing secure configurations.
Risks if not implemented: Without remediation logic, vulnerabilities and misconfigurations may persist longer, increasing the risk of exploitation and reducing the effectiveness of your container security posture.