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• Kubernetes end users often rely on image scanning to manage vulnerabilities, but it may not be effective in reducing the number of vulnerabilities.
• The focus should be on understanding the impact of vulnerabilities and removing unnecessary components from container images.
• Kubernetes project manages vulnerabilities by reducing image churn and removing unnecessary components through the use of distroless base images.
• The use of distroless base images can reduce the attack surface and simplify vulnerability management.
• The speaker shares a fictional anecdote of a CISO's frustration with a high number of vulnerabilities detected in container images.
• The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding risk posture and threat models in assessing product security.