# It's time to rethink golden images. Chainguard can help.

DevFeed: [It's time to rethink golden images. Chainguard can help.](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/it-s-time-to-rethink-golden-images-chainguard-can-help-13130.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/its-time-to-rethink-golden-images-chainguard-can-help>)

Published: 2025-11-17T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [DevOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devops.md>), [Tech Debt](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tech-debt.md>)

Tags: [base-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/base-images.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-golden-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-golden-images.md>), [chainguard-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-images.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [devops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devops.md>), [golden-container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/golden-container-images.md>), [golden-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/golden-images.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerabilities.md>), [vulnerability-scanning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability-scanning.md>)

## AI overview

Chainguard advocates developer-centric golden image programs built on secure, trusted, purpose-built container base images. The approach aims to balance governance and standardization with developer flexibility, improving delivery speed while reducing maintenance costs, vulnerabilities, and compliance concerns.

## Source excerpt

Chainguard helps teams build developer-centric golden image programs with zero-CVE, purpose-built containers--balancing speed, security, and standardization.