Trivy Container Security
Trivy is a lightweight vulnerability scanner for Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, and code repositories. It detects OS vulnerabilities, software supply chain issues, and misconfigured resources. Used by DevOps and security teams in CI/CD pipelines. Salary: mid 135-155k. Learn in 3-4 weeks. Complements Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps CI/CD.
What is Trivy Container Security
Trivy is a vulnerability scanner developed by Aqua Security. It scans container images, Kubernetes clusters, code repositories, and other artifacts for known security vulnerabilities (CVEs), misconfigurations, and supply chain risks. Trivy is lightweight (single binary), fast, and highly accurate. It integrates directly into CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes clusters.
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💰 Salary by region
| Region | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $80k | $135k | $190k |
| UK | $48k | $87k | $130k |
| EU | $52k | $92k | $140k |
| CANADA | $75k | $125k | $175k |
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