Uncertainty Over Whether Nested Docker-in-KVM-in-Docker Improves Container Isolation
An engineer running production workloads in nested Docker/KVM/Docker layers is unsure whether the added virtualization boundary meaningfully reduces container-escape or privilege-escalation risk, or just adds complexity and overhead. This reflects a broader lack of clear guidance comparing nested-isolation architectures against simpler hardening options like rootless containers or dedicated VMs.
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