The integration of container technologies into modern computing environments has transformed the way applications are deployed, managed, an‎d scaled—especially in the context of next-generation mobile networks such as 5G an‎d the emerging 6G paradigm. Containers, supported by orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, offer unparalleled efficiency, agility, an‎d portability, enabling modular an‎d scalable architectures that align well with the requirements of cloud-native infrastructures. As these networks increasingly rely on containerized network functions (CNFs) an‎d edge computing capabilities, ensuring the security of containerized environments has become a critical priority. The dynamic, ephemeral, an‎d multi-tenant characteristics of container networks introduce new an‎d complex vulnerabilities that traditional security models are ill-equipped to address. These include risks such as kernel sharing, privilege escalation, misconfigured isolation policies, an‎d insecure inter-container communication. Moreover, the challenges are magnified in telecommunications infrastructure, where performance, reliability, an‎d isolation are paramount. This work examines the architectural foundations of container technology, its evolution an‎d advantages, an‎d its strategic role in enabling advanced telecom use cases such as mobile edge computing, network slicing, an‎d continuous integration an‎d deployment. A comprehensive assessment of security threats in container-based systems is presented, alongside practical mitigation strategies aimed at securing container runtimes, orchestrators, an‎d network stacks. The study provides a critical foundation for further research into strengthening the trust, resilience, an‎d security of container networks in highly dynamic an‎d distributed telecom environments.

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