Host Scanner
This page describes how to install the Sysdig Host Scanner on non-Kubernetes hosts using containers. The Host Scanner is used to scan for vulnerabilities on hosts, in addition to the default runtime scanner on containers.
Prerequisites
- Retrieve your access key to use for
SYSDIG_ACCESS_KEY=<your-access-key> - Check your Sysdig Secure endpoint by region to use for
SYSDIG_API_URL=https://<sysdig-url> - See Host Scanner installation requirements for remaining requirements.
Installation
Run the following Docker command to deploy the Sysdig Host Scanning container:
docker run --detach -e HOST_FS_MOUNT_PATH=/host -e SYSDIG_ACCESS_KEY=<access-key> -e SYSDIG_API_URL=<sysdig-secure-endpoint> -e SCAN_ON_START=true -v /:/host:ro --uts=host --net=host quay.io/sysdig/vuln-host-scanner:$(curl -L -s https://download.sysdig.com/scanning/sysdig-host-scanner/latest_version.txt)
This command will download and start the Sysdig Host Scanning container, passing in environment variables for the access key, Sysdig Secure endpoint, and other configuration options.
- Replace
with your agent access key, and with the URL for your Sysdig Secure endpoint by region.
Once the container is running, the scanner will begin scanning your host for vulnerabilities and providing security recommendations. You can view the results in the Sysdig Secure UI.
Results will be shown within 12 hours of installation - scans are refreshed every 12 hours.
Next Steps
Use the Host Scanner in the Sysdig Secure UI
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