| name | cis-docker-7.4 |
| description | Ensure that Docker's secret management commands are used for managing secrets in a swarm cluster |
| category | cis-docker |
| version | 1.8.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","docker","swarm","orchestration","secrets"] |
| cis_id | 7.4 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Docker Benchmark v1.8.0 |
| tech_stack | ["linux","docker"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
7.4 Ensure that Docker's secret management commands are used for managing secrets in a swarm cluster (Manual)
Profile Applicability
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
- https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/secret/
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|
| 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. | ● | ● | ● |
