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@article{193663,
        author = {Dhiya PS and Krishna Raj and Dr.T.Ramaprabha},
        title = {Container Vulnerability and Configuration Scanner: The Android Guardian Framework},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {603-606},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193663},
        abstract = {The exponential growth of containerised applications and Android-based ecosystems has introduced complex security challenges that demand systematic vulnerability detection and configuration auditing. Containers, particularly those managed through Docker and Kubernetes environments, offer scalability and efficiency but are frequently misconfigured, leaving them susceptible to exploitation. Simultaneously, Android-based platforms, widely deployed across mobile and enterprise systems, remain prime targets for malicious attacks. This article proposes and conceptualises the Android Guardian Framework, an integrated container vulnerability and configuration scanner designed to enhance runtime security, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats across containerised Android environments. The framework combines static analysis, dynamic behavioural monitoring, configuration auditing, and vulnerability intelligence feeds to create a multi-layered security mechanism. By examining existing tools such as Docker Bench, Clair, Trivy, and Android security mechanisms, this study identifies existing gaps and formulates a comprehensive scanning model tailored for hybrid Android-container infrastructures. The article argues that proactive vulnerability scanning, combined with automated remediation strategies, significantly reduces attack surfaces in cloud-native and Android ecosystems. Through architectural analysis and comparative evaluation, the Android Guardian Framework demonstrates the importance of integrated security automation in contemporary DevSecOps pipelines.},
        keywords = {Container Security, Android Security, Vulnerability Scanner.},
        month = {March},
        }