Why did your organization become a GovRAMP member?
We joined GovRAMP to connect with a community focused on advancing cybersecurity and improving secure cloud adoption across the public sector.
How is your organization helping advance secure solutions for the public sector
Chainguard provides secure container images—hardened, minimal, and continuously updated for open-source software. These images are designed to reduce the attack surface and are regularly patched, helping organizations stay ahead of vulnerabilities like Log4Shell and Heartbleed.
What has been the biggest benefit of GovRAMP for your organization so far?
Meeting with assessment and certification firms. When they have a client using open-source software, the certification process can be streamlined by substituting in Chainguard software.
What’s one piece of advice you’d share with providers starting the GovRAMP process?
Use tools and practices that minimize vulnerabilities early. Addressing CVEs proactively can reduce the certification effort by 20–30% and strengthen long-term security posture.
How do you stay ahead in a fast-moving cybersecurity landscape?
We created this category of software. Previously, remediating open-source container images was all done manually—Chainguard automated this process, offering continuously maintained, secure-by-default container images that evolve alongside emerging threats.
How can other members or organizations collaborate with you on cybersecurity initiatives?
We welcome opportunities to partner with members who run open-source software and are looking to strengthen their software supply chains.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the GovRAMP community or broader cybersecurity community?
We’re proud to help strengthen public-sector cybersecurity and advance collective defense against software supply chain attacks.
About Chainguard
Chainguard is a cybersecurity company specializing in software supply chain security. The company ensures the integrity and security of software artifacts from development through deployment, helping organizations reduce risks associated with vulnerabilities, compromised dependencies, and malicious actors.
