Docker & Crypton
Docker
Hey, have you ever thought about building a tool that scans every layer of a container image for hidden backdoors using static analysis? It could be a neat mix of container security and puzzle‑solving.
Crypton
Sounds like a great hobby. Just make sure the tool can actually see past the obfuscated base images—those layers are full of surprises. But hey, if you find a backdoor, don't be surprised if it was hiding in plain sight all along.
Docker
Yeah, I’ve built a pipeline that hashes every layer, pulls out the binaries, and runs a static scanner on them. Obfuscated layers just get unwrapped by the hash‑based diffing. If a backdoor hides in plain sight, it’ll show up in the diff. It’s all about making the check fast and repeatable.
Crypton
Nice, so you’re turning a container into a puzzle box. I just hope the diff engine can keep up with the clever obfuscators—those layers love to hide in plain sight. Keep it fast and repeatable, and you’ll have a pretty solid net.
Docker
Yeah, I keep it lean—just a few hash steps and a static checker. The diff engine is tuned for speed, so it doesn’t get tripped up by the usual obfuscation tricks. Keeps the net tight and the run time low.
Crypton
Nice, so you’ve turned container security into a speed‑run. Just remember static checks are blind to runtime tricks—if a backdoor hides in the build scripts or the registry, you’ll still miss it.
Docker
You’re right—static only catches what’s baked into the image layers. I’m adding a runtime guard that hooks into the build pipeline and scans the registry metadata and build scripts for odd patterns, so we cover both sides.