Cis Docker V170 7.4

CIS Docker Benchmark v1.7.0 - Control 7.4

Profile Applicability

• Level: 1
• Type: Manual
• Platform: Docker Swarm

Description

You should use Docker's in-built secret management command for control of secrets.

Rationale

Docker has various commands for managing secrets in a swarm cluster.

Impact

None

Audit Procedure

On a swarm manager node, you should run the command below and ensure docker secret management is used in your environment where this is in line with your IT security policy.

docker secret ls

Remediation

You should follow the docker secret documentation and use it to manage secrets effectively.

Default Value

Not Applicable

References

1. https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/secret/

CIS Controls

v8:

• 4 Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software
  • Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).

v7:

• 5.1 Establish Secure Configurations
  • Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.