# Why startups need to be secure-by-default

DevFeed: [Why startups need to be secure-by-default](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/why-startups-need-to-be-secure-by-default-13332.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/why-startups-need-to-be-secure-by-default>)

Published: 2025-12-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

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

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

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-for-startups](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-for-startups.md>), [chainguard-libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-libraries.md>), [container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images.md>), [container-images-for-startups](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images-for-startups.md>), [secure-by-default](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-by-default.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [soc2](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/soc2.md>), [software-supply-chain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-supply-chain.md>), [startups](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/startups.md>)

## AI overview

This commentary argues that startups should address software supply-chain security early because security reviews, SBOMs, SOC 2 requirements, vulnerability questions, and build-process scrutiny can affect sales and growth. It presents secure-by-default foundations as a way to support faster scaling.

## Source excerpt

Startups can't afford to trade speed for security. Learn how Chainguard gives startups secure-by-default foundations from day one.