Feb 9
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**Are your container security scans missing 98% of critical vulnerabilities?** New research from Chainguard reveals a shocking blind spot that could be exposing your infrastructure to massive security risks. In today's Platform Engineering Playbook, we unpack this bombshell finding and explore why traditional container scanning is failing at scale. You'll discover where these hidden vulnerabilities are lurking, why your current tools aren't catching them, and most importantly - what you can do about it. **What You'll Learn:** • Why 98% of container CVEs hide outside the top 20 images • The computational costs of comprehensive vulnerability scanning • How to implement "image genealogy tracking" for better security • AWS's massive $581M Air Force cloud deal and what it means for enterprise adoption • Liya Linux: A new Arch-based distro proving GUI doesn't mean performance sacrifice **Timestamps:** 0:00 Cold Open - The 98% Problem 1:30 Today's Platform Engineering News 3:45 Deep Dive: Container Security's Hidden Crisis 12:20 Analysis: Why Current Tools Fall Short Perfect for platform engineers, DevOps teams, and security professionals who need to stay ahead of emerging threats while building scalable infrastructure. **Sources & References:** • Chainguard Container CVE Research: https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/01/chainguard-opensource-vulns/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global • Liya Linux Coverage: https://thenewstack.io/liya-linux-proves-high-performance-doesnt-require-a-command-line/ • AWS Air Force Deal: https://www.washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2026/01/aws-lands-581m-sole-source-deal-under-air-force-cloud-one-program/411104/?oref=wt-homepage-river #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #CloudNative #Kubernetes