Which AWS security service allows you to automatically assess your ECR container images for software vulnerabilities whenever they are pushed to the registry?

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Correct Answer: Amazon ECR Native Scanning (or Basic/Enhanced scanning with Inspector)

ECR supports automated image scanning to identify vulnerabilities in your container images....

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Which AWS security service allows you to automatically assess your ECR container images for software vulnerabilities whenever they are pushed to the registry?

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Amazon ECR Native Scanning (or Basic/Enhanced scanning with Inspector)

Why This Answer Is Correct

ECR supports automated image scanning to identify vulnerabilities in your container images.

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