Enhancing Security in Cloud Native Applications: A Blockchain-Based Approach for Container Image Integrity

This study shows the analysis on how important it is to keep data safe, especially in new types of computer programs called “Cloud Native Applications”. These apps are made quickly and automatically, but sometimes they are not as safe as they should be. The study looks at using blockchain, a special kind of technology, to make a system that keeps track of problems in these apps. During the research, the study looks closely at how well the blockchain system works. It checks if it can help make cloud native apps safer. The study looks at the main parts of these apps, called “container images” to look for any problems. The research also shows that there are big safety issues, especially with container images that stick around for a long time. This is happening because cloud native apps are made fast, and safety often gets overlooked. The study suggests using blockchain to fix these safety problems. Blockchain can make a list of all the issues with cloud native apps, and it cannot be changed or hidden, this makes it easier for everyone involved to see what’s wrong and work together to fix it. We also look at how well the blockchain system works in real situations. By studying the data collected, the study gives useful information to people who want to make their cloud native apps safer.

I. Introduction

In today’s computer world, using containers is very popular, especially in cloud systems. [1] wrote in her book that containers are really helpful for making cloud software. They're liked because they can keep different parts of software separate, which makes it faster to put them into action. Docker¹ is the main tool for making containers. Many people use it because it has a big community and lots of ready to use parts. But even though Docker is used a lot, sometimes it can have problems with security because people might forget to make it safe when they create it. It is really important to deal with these security problems because they could cause big issues. Normally, when there is a problem with software, it can be fixed quickly by the people in charge. But with containers, it is a bit harder because they are always changing. The people who make the containers might not think about security very much, assuming that someone else will take care of it later. Because of this, places like Docker Hub² often have containers with known security issues. To fix this, some people suggested using blockchain technology to make Docker containers more secure.