# Achieve CMMC 2.0 compliance with Chainguard FIPS Images

DevFeed: [Achieve CMMC 2.0 compliance with Chainguard FIPS Images](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/achieve-cmmc-2-0-compliance-with-chainguard-fips-images-12862.md>)

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Published: 2024-08-13T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Chainguard: Unchained](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/chainguard-unchained.md>)

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [chainguard fips images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-fips-images.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [container images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-images.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

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## AI overview

This article explains how Chainguard FIPS-enabled, STIG-hardened container images may help organizations address CMMC 2.0 requirements. It outlines the framework's three assessment levels, including Level 2 requirements tied to NIST SP 800-171, and discusses compliance risks for organizations seeking U.S. government contracts.

## Source excerpt

Master CMMC 2.0 compliance! Get expert insights, downloadable resources, and guidance to safeguard your sensitive data.