# cmmc

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## Modernizing Administrative Access for CMMC Level 2

DevFeed: [Modernizing Administrative Access for CMMC Level 2](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/modernizing-administrative-access-for-cmmc-level-2-29606.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://goteleport.com/blog/cmmc-level-2-admin-access/>)

Author: info@goteleport.com (Nicolas Morris)

Published: 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Teleport](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/teleport.md>)

Topics: [Access Control](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/access-control.md>), [IAM](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iam.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ssh.md>), [remote access](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/remote-access.md>), [Virtual Private Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vpn.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>)

Tags: [access-control](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/access-control.md>), [audit](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/audit.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [governance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/governance.md>), [iam](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iam.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [least-privilege](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/least-privilege.md>), [remote-access](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/remote-access.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssh.md>), [visibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/visibility.md>), [vpn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vpn.md>)

### AI overview

The article discusses administrative access challenges faced by organizations pursuing CMMC Level 2 readiness. It describes fragmented access across VPNs, local accounts, static SSH keys, cloud IAM, and disconnected authentication workflows, and presents Teleport as an identity-native approach to centralize governance, reduce standing privileges, and improve audit readiness.

### Source excerpt

Defense contractors pursuing CMMC Level 2 face persistent AC, IA, and AU findings. Coalfire outlines how Teleport addresses the enforcement and audit gaps assessors require.

## Canada's CPCSC and Bill C-8 are coming. Here's what you need to do.

DevFeed: [Canada's CPCSC and Bill C-8 are coming. Here's what you need to do.](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/canada-s-cpcsc-and-bill-c-8-are-coming-here-s-what-you-need-to-do-12917.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/canadas-cpcsc-and-bill-c-8-are-coming-heres-what-you-need-to-do>)

Published: 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [Critical Infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/critical-infrastructure.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [Cloud Native Ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud-native-ecosystem.md>)

Tags: [bill-c-8](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bill-c-8.md>), [canada-cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/canada-cmmc.md>), [canadian-program-for-cyber-security-certification](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/canadian-program-for-cyber-security-certification.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-libraries.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [cpcsc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cpcsc.md>), [critical-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/critical-infrastructure.md>), [cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cybersecurity.md>), [federal-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/federal-compliance.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [nist](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nist.md>), [zero-cve-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-cve-containers.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains Canada's Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) and Bill C-8, focusing on the implications for defence suppliers and organizations in critical infrastructure. It describes the CPCSC as a mandatory cybersecurity certification regime, compares its technical basis with CMMC and NIST Special Publications 800-171 and 800-172, and outlines why organizations should prepare for Level 1 requirements. The article also describes how Chainguard can help Canadian defence suppliers meet those requirements with secure, zero-CVE containers.

### Source excerpt

CPCSC compliance is coming fast. Learn how Chainguard helps Canadian defence suppliers meet Level 1 requirements with secure, zero-CVE containers.

## CMMC Phase 2, explained: Requirements, deadlines, and who's affected

DevFeed: [CMMC Phase 2, explained: Requirements, deadlines, and who's affected](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/cmmc-phase-2-explained-requirements-deadlines-and-who-s-affected-13009.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/cmmc-phase-2-explained>)

Published: 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [Security & Privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security-privacy.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [vulnerability management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerability-management.md>), [vulnerability scanning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerability-scanning.md>), [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [MFA](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mfa.md>)

Tags: [certificates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/certificates.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [cmmc-container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc-container-images.md>), [cmmc-phase-2](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc-phase-2.md>), [cmvp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmvp.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [cve](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve.md>), [cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [nist](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nist.md>), [sboms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sboms.md>), [stig](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stig.md>), [stigs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stigs.md>), [supply-chain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/supply-chain.md>), [u-s-dod](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/u-s-dod.md>), [vulnerability-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability-management.md>), [vulnerability-scanning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability-scanning.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains the requirements, deadlines, and scope of CMMC Phase 2. It describes the CMMC Level 2 certification requirements for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information or supporting Department of Defense and certain civilian agency contracts, including MFA, encryption, vulnerability scanning, supported systems, independent assessments, and compliance documentation.

### Source excerpt

CMMC Phase 2 and NIST 800-171 are here. Learn how Chainguard helps teams meet compliance with FIPS, STIGs, and zero-CVE containers.

## Chainguard + Second Front: A faster, more secure path into government markets

DevFeed: [Chainguard + Second Front: A faster, more secure path into government markets](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/chainguard-second-front-a-faster-more-secure-path-into-government-markets-12980.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/chainguard-second-front-a-faster-more-secure-path-into-government-markets>)

Published: 2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [chainguard containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-containers.md>), [container images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-images.md>), [DevSecOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devsecops.md>), [supply-chain-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/supply-chain-security.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>)

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-for-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-for-compliance.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [container-image-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-image-compliance.md>), [container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images.md>), [cve-remediation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve-remediation.md>), [cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cybersecurity.md>), [devsecops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devsecops.md>), [federal-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/federal-compliance.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [government](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/government.md>), [iso](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iso.md>), [provenance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/provenance.md>), [sbom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sbom.md>), [second-front-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/second-front-systems.md>), [secure-by-default](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-by-default.md>), [secure-by-design](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-by-design.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [soc-2](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/soc-2.md>), [software-supply-chain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-supply-chain.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard and Second Front are partnering to help software companies pursue federal market requirements, including FedRAMP authorization and DoD impact-level accreditations. The article describes combining Chainguard's hardened container images with Second Front's Game Warden DevSecOps platform to support secure application delivery and vulnerability reduction.

### Source excerpt

Discover how Chainguard and Second Front are partnering to help build a secure path into government markets for your organization.

## Forrester TEI study: Chainguard Containers delivered 233% return on investment

DevFeed: [Forrester TEI study: Chainguard Containers delivered 233% return on investment](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/forrester-tei-study-chainguard-containers-delivered-233-return-on-investment-13051.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/forrester-tei-study-chainguard-containers-delivered-233-return-on-investment>)

Published: 2026-02-18T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-containers.md>), [container-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-security.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [vulnerability management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerability-management.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [Application Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/application-security.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-forrester](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-forrester.md>), [chainguard-roi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-roi.md>), [chainguard-value](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-value.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [container-security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-security.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [forrester-tei](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/forrester-tei.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [pci-dss](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pci-dss.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerabilities.md>), [vulnerability-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability-management.md>)

### AI overview

A Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact study commissioned by Chainguard reports that customers using Chainguard Containers achieved a 233% return on investment over three years, with $2.5 million in benefits and payback in less than six months. The article attributes these results to reduced vulnerabilities, simpler maintenance, and lower compliance overhead, supported by minimal zero-CVE container images and automated remediation.

### Source excerpt

Explore the latest Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study, commissioned by Chainguard.

## Simplify Continuous Compliance: How to Stay Audit-Ready and Ship Software Faster

DevFeed: [Simplify Continuous Compliance: How to Stay Audit-Ready and Ship Software Faster](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/simplify-continuous-compliance-how-to-stay-audit-ready-and-ship-software-faster-13233.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/simplify-continuous-compliance-how-to-stay-audit-ready-and-ship-software-faster>)

Published: 2025-10-14T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [Application Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/application-security.md>), [open-source-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source-security.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.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-security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-security.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [cves](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cves.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [iso-27001](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iso-27001.md>), [open-source-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source-software.md>), [pci-dss](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pci-dss.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [soc-2](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/soc-2.md>), [stateramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stateramp.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how organizations can treat software compliance as a continuous practice rather than a periodic audit exercise. It describes how open-source components, CVE remediation, provenance, SBOM coverage, and audit evidence affect platform engineering, application security, development velocity, and regulated-market access, while presenting Chainguard as a solution provider.

### Source excerpt

Turn compliance into a growth driver with Chainguard. Eliminate CVEs, stay audit-ready, and meet FedRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 with secure images.

## How R1 Universities Can Simplify CMMC 2.0 Compliance with Chainguard Containers

DevFeed: [How R1 Universities Can Simplify CMMC 2.0 Compliance with Chainguard Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-r1-universities-can-simplify-cmmc-2-0-compliance-with-chainguard-containers-13093.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/how-r1-universities-can-simplify-cmmc-2-0-compliance-with-chainguard-containers>)

Published: 2025-06-04T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-containers.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [vulnerability management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerability-management.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [chainguard os](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-os.md>), [Automation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/automation.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Malware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/malware.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/systems.md>)

Tags: [2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2025.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-factory](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-factory.md>), [chainguard-os](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-os.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [cmmc-2-0](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc-2-0.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [cve](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve.md>), [cve-remediation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve-remediation.md>), [cves](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cves.md>), [funding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/funding.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [malware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/malware.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/systems.md>), [vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerabilities.md>), [zero-cves](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-cves.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how Chainguard Containers may help R1 universities prepare for CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requirements tied to Department of Defense research contracts. It focuses on vulnerability-management controls, including timely identification, reporting, remediation, malware protection, and risk assessment, and describes Chainguard's minimal container images, Chainguard OS, and Chainguard Factory.

### Source excerpt

With CMMC 2.0 compliance becoming an important prerequisite to research funding for R1 universities, Chainguard Containers are the perfect solution. See how.

## 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>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/achieve-cmmc-2-0-compliance-with-chainguard-fips-images>)

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>)

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-fips.md>), [chainguard-fips-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-fips-images.md>), [cmmc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc.md>), [cmmc-2-0](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmmc-2-0.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images.md>), [cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cybersecurity.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [government](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/government.md>), [nist](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nist.md>), [requirements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/requirements.md>), [standards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/standards.md>), [stig](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stig.md>)

### 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.