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linktitle: Explore
title: Explore Docker Hardened Images
description: Learn about Docker Hardened Images, their purpose, how they are built and tested, and the shared responsibility model for security.
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    - title: What are hardened images and why use them?
      description: Learn what a hardened image is, how Docker Hardened Images are built, what sets them apart from typical base and application images, and why you should use them.
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      link: /dhi/explore/what/
    - title: Build process
      description: Learn how Docker builds, tests, and maintains Docker Hardened Images through an automated, security-focused pipeline.
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    - title: Image types
      description: Learn about the different image types, distributions, and variants offered in the Docker Hardened Images catalog.
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      link: /dhi/explore/available/
    - title: Scanner integrations
      description: Discover which vulnerability scanners integrate with Docker Hardened Images and support open standards like OpenVEX.
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      link: /dhi/explore/scanner-integrations/
    - title: Image testing
      description: See how Docker Hardened Images are automatically tested for standards compliance, functionality, and security.
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      link: /dhi/explore/test/
    - title: Malware scanning
      description: Learn how Docker scans Docker Hardened Images for viruses and malware, and how to view and verify the scan attestation.
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      link: /dhi/explore/malware-scanning/
    - title: Responsibility overview
      description: Understand Docker's role and your responsibilities when using Docker Hardened Images as part of your secure software supply chain.
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      link: /dhi/explore/responsibility/
    - title: Give feedback
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      description: Docker welcomes all contributions and feedback.
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Docker Hardened Images (DHI) are minimal, secure, and production-ready container
base and application images maintained by Docker. Designed to reduce
vulnerabilities and simplify compliance, DHI integrates easily into your
existing Docker-based workflows with little to no retooling required.

This section helps you understand what Docker Hardened Images are, how they're
built and tested, the different types available, and how responsibility is
shared between Docker and you as a user. For a complete list of DHI features and
capabilities, see [Features](/dhi/features/).

## Learn more about Docker Hardened Images

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