What is Mend.io and Docker Hardened Images integration?

Zero-config scanning that auto-separates base image noise from app risks using VEX, letting devs prioritize exploitable vulns.

Does Mend.io Docker integration work with my CI/CD?

Yes—gates pipelines on high-risk issues only, with Jira/SLA workflows to keep things moving.

How do I start with Docker Hardened Images?

Free trial at hub.docker.com/hardened-images/start-free-trial; Mend scans them out-of-box.

🔒 Security & Privacy

Docker and Mend.io Slash Dev Time on Container Vulns with Smart Triage

Dev teams waste hours chasing ghost vulnerabilities in containers. Mend.io's new Docker tie-in uses VEX to spotlight only the exploitable ones, potentially reclaiming days per sprint.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Screenshot of Mend.io dashboard highlighting Docker Hardened Images with VEX-filtered vulnerabilities

⚡ Key Takeaways

Zero-config setup auto-tags DHI bases, slashing manual work. 𝕏
VEX + reachability filters 99% noise, focusing on exploitable risks. 𝕏
Workflows and AI migration tools operationalize security without slowing dev velocity. 𝕏

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