containerization

Enforce security best practices for containerizing MCP servers on OpenShift.

47|5|Updated Apr 25, 2026

Search Tags:#security #mcp #docker #container #openshift #hardening

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npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill containerization-redhatproductsecurity

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Skill: containerization
Source: https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills/tree/main/module/skills/containerization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill containerization-redhatproductsecurity

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides securing MCP server containers by enforcing best practices for container and OpenShift security configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Security Hardening: Implements container security standards such as running as non-root, dropping capabilities, and using read-only filesystems.
Platform Integration: Incorporates OpenShift-specific features like SCCs and security contexts to enhance deployment security.
Use Case: When deploying MCP servers on OpenShift, use this skill to ensure container images adhere to strict security policies and configurations.

Quick Start

Use the containerization skill to review your Dockerfile for security compliance guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about containerization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I secure MCP server containers on OpenShift?▼

To secure MCP server containers on OpenShift, you must enforce non-root execution, drop capabilities, and apply read-only filesystems. This skill provides the specific security context settings and platform policies required for compliant deployments.

What are the best practices for Docker container hardening?▼

Docker container hardening best practices include running containers as non-root users, dropping all unnecessary Linux capabilities, and mounting the root filesystem as read-only. This skill reviews Dockerfiles to enforce these strict security configurations.

Do I need to know Docker and OpenShift security features to use this?▼

Yes, this requires existing knowledge of Docker and OpenShift security features. It applies platform-specific policies like Security Context Constraints (SCCs) and container security contexts to ensure proper deployment hardening.

Can I review a Dockerfile for container security compliance guidelines?▼

Yes, you can use this skill to review your Dockerfile for security compliance. It validates container configurations against strict security policies to ensure your MCP server images are properly hardened before deployment.

How do OpenShift Security Context Constraints protect MCP server deployments?▼

OpenShift Security Context Constraints (SCCs) protect MCP deployments by enforcing specific security context settings on pods. This skill incorporates SCCs to enhance deployment security and ensure containers adhere to strict platform policies.