LowerPlane

Azure Container Registry Integration

Automate container image scanning, vulnerability detection, and registry access control evidence collection. Track image security, compliance scanning, and access policies for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.

Supported Frameworks:SOC 2ISO 27001PCI-DSS

What Gets Automated

Continuous container security and compliance evidence collection

Container Image Security

  • Container image vulnerability scans
  • Critical and high severity CVE tracking
  • Image signing and verification status
  • Digest and manifest validation
  • Base image security analysis
  • Continuous vulnerability monitoring

Registry Access Control

  • Azure RBAC role assignments
  • Repository access policies
  • Network security rules
  • Private endpoint configurations
  • Service principal permissions
  • Geo-replication settings

Compliance Scanning

  • Image compliance status tracking
  • Policy violation detection
  • Retention policy enforcement
  • Webhook event monitoring
  • Audit log collection
  • Remediation tracking

Setup in 3 Minutes

Read-only service principal with Azure Container Registry permissions

1
1 min

Create Service Principal

Create an Azure service principal with read-only permissions including AcrPull, Reader, and AcrImageSigner roles scoped to your container registries.

2
1 min

Enable Defender for Containers

Enable Microsoft Defender for Containers in Azure Security Center to activate continuous vulnerability scanning and compliance assessments for all registry images.

3
1 min

Connect & Sync

Provide your Azure subscription ID, tenant ID, and service principal credentials to LowerPlane. We'll verify access and start collecting container security evidence from all registries.

Security Note

LowerPlane uses read-only service principal access and cannot push, delete, or modify any container images or registry configurations. Access is scoped to registry metadata, scan results, and audit logs only. You can revoke access at any time by deleting the service principal.

Evidence Collected Automatically

Real-time container security evidence mapped to compliance controls

ControlEvidence TypeServiceFrequency
Image Vulnerability ScansSOC 2
Container image scan results with CVE detailsAzure Container Registry + DefenderOn push
Container Image InventoryISO 27001
Complete image manifest with tags and digestsAzure Container RegistryDaily
Registry Access ControlPCI-DSS
RBAC assignments and repository permissionsAzure Container Registry + RBACDaily
Image Signing VerificationSOC 2
Content trust and signature validation statusAzure Container RegistryReal-time
Retention PoliciesISO 27001
Automated image retention and cleanup policiesAzure Container RegistryDaily
Geo-Replication StatusSOC 2
Registry replication configuration and healthAzure Container RegistryDaily
Webhook EventsISO 27001
Registry webhook activity and event logsAzure Container RegistryReal-time
Compliance Scanning ResultsPCI-DSS
Policy compliance status and violationsMicrosoft DefenderContinuous

Collecting evidence from all Azure Container Registry instances in your subscription

View complete evidence mapping

Framework Coverage

Azure Container Registry integration satisfies container security and vulnerability management controls

9

SOC 2 Type II Controls

Azure Container Registry integration covers 9 SOC 2 controls focusing on change management, system operations, and security monitoring.

Common Criteria (CC)

  • CC6.1 - Logical Access Controls
  • CC6.6 - Vulnerability Management
  • CC7.2 - System Monitoring
  • CC8.1 - Change Management

Trusted by Container-First Teams

Essential container security compliance automation

35%
Of customers use Azure ACR
8K+
Container images scanned
65K
Vulnerabilities tracked
30min
Average time saved per week

"The Azure Container Registry integration automated our container security evidence collection. No more manual exports of vulnerability scans or compliance reports. Auditors love seeing continuous vulnerability monitoring with geo-replication disaster recovery proof."

MP
Michael Park
Cloud Architect, Enterprise SaaS
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Azure Container Registry Partner
SOC 2
SOC 2
ISO 27001
ISO 27001
PCI-DSS
PCI-DSS

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Azure Container Registry integration

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