# fips 140-3

Published articles for fips 140-3.

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## FIPS 140-3 support in OpenSearch

DevFeed: [FIPS 140-3 support in OpenSearch](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/fips-140-3-support-in-opensearch-31415.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://opensearch.org/blog/fips-140-3-support-in-opensearch/>)

Author: Karsten Schnitter

Published: 2026-09-16T19:12:14Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [OpenSearch](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/opensearch.md>)

Topics: [fips 140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/fips-140-3.md>), [opensearch](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/opensearch.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [aws](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aws.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptography.md>), [encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/encryption.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [opensearch](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/opensearch.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [technical](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technical.md>)

### AI overview

This post explains OpenSearch support for a FIPS 140-3-compliant mode starting with version 3.6. It describes the validated cryptographic modules used for security-relevant operations, the collaboration involving SAP, SAS, and AWS, and how native FIPS mode differs from using a FIPS-validated TLS-terminating proxy.

### Source excerpt

OpenSearch now supports running in a mode compliant with FIPS 140-3, contributed through a multi-year collaboration between SAP, SAS, and AWS. The post FIPS 140-3 support in OpenSearch appeared first on OpenSearch.

## FIPS 140-2 vs FIPS 140-3, Explained

DevFeed: [FIPS 140-2 vs FIPS 140-3, Explained](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/fips-140-2-vs-fips-140-3-explained-29647.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://goteleport.com/blog/fips-140-2-vs-fips-140-3-explained/>)

Author: info@goteleport.com (Mayur Pipaliya)

Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [fips 140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/fips-140-3.md>), [FIPS validation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/fips-validation.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [certificates](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/certificates.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>)

Tags: [certificates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/certificates.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cmvp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmvp.md>), [cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptography.md>), [encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/encryption.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [fips-validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-validation.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [sensitive-data](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sensitive-data.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains the differences between FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 140-3, including the standards' origins, CMVP validation certificates, applicable requirements for protecting sensitive data, and the transition timeline through September 2026.

### Source excerpt

Understand key changes from FIPS 140-2 to FIPS 140-3.

## KIOXIA CM9-R 15.36TB Review: BiCS8 Flash Hits Full Speed at Low Queue Depths

DevFeed: [KIOXIA CM9-R 15.36TB Review: BiCS8 Flash Hits Full Speed at Low Queue Depths](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/kioxia-cm9-r-15-36tb-review-bics8-flash-hits-full-speed-at-low-queue-depths-12384.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.storagereview.com/review/kioxia-cm9-r-15-36tb-review-bics8-flash-hits-full-speed-at-low-queue-depths>)

Author: Brian Beeler

Published: 2026-09-02T16:13:32Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [StorageReview.com](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/storagereview-com.md>)

Topics: [datacenter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/datacenter.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Availability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/availability.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>), [.NET Framework](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/net-framework.md>), [dell](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dell.md>), [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/intel.md>), [Nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nvidia.md>)

Tags: [dell](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dell.md>), [enterprise](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enterprise.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [high-availability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/high-availability.md>), [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/intel.md>), [lts](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lts.md>), [nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia.md>), [pcie](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pcie.md>), [performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performance.md>), [review](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/review.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [ssd](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssd.md>), [ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ubuntu.md>)

### AI overview

This review evaluates the 15.36TB E3.S KIOXIA CM9-R enterprise SSD, built on eighth-generation BiCS FLASH. It highlights strong low-queue-depth performance, including 3,400K random read IOPS, 14,800 MB/s sequential read, 11,000 MB/s sequential write, and 540K random write IOPS, while emphasizing a typical active power rating of 25W. The drive supports PCIe 5.0 x4, dual-port operation, NVMe 2.0, NVMe-MI 1.2c, power-loss protection, end-to-end data protection, and optional security variants.

### Source excerpt

The KIOXIA CM9-R is the first enterprise SSD family built on eighth-generation BiCS FLASH, and the 15.36TB E3.S model in our lab is the volume sweet spot of the range: 3,400K random read IOPS and 14,800 MB/s of sequential read from a drive with a 25W typical active rating. Gen5 enterprise drives routinely push into The post KIOXIA CM9-R 15.36TB Review: BiCS8 Flash Hits Full Speed at Low Queue Depths appeared first on StorageReview.com.

## Announcing Oracle Jipher 10.37: FIPS 140-3 Cryptography for Java

DevFeed: [Announcing Oracle Jipher 10.37: FIPS 140-3 Cryptography for Java](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/announcing-oracle-jipher-10-37-fips-140-3-cryptography-for-java-15127.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://inside.java/2026/08/25/jipher-cryptography-for-java/>)

Author: Poonam Parhar

Published: 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Inside Java](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/inside-java.md>)

Topics: [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [fips 140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/fips-140-3.md>), [openssl](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/openssl.md>), [Java](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/java.md>), [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security-privacy-and-abuse-prevention.md>)

Tags: [cryptographic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptographic.md>), [cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptography.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [java](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/java.md>), [openssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openssl.md>), [oracle](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/oracle.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [standard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/standard.md>)

### AI overview

Oracle Jipher 10 packages a FIPS 140-3 validated OpenSSL cryptographic module and exposes cryptographic services through Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA).

### Source excerpt

Oracle Jipher 10 packages a FIPS 140-3 validated OpenSSL cryptographic module, making cryptographic services available through the standard Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) framework.

## Chainguard EKS add-ons are now available in the AWS Marketplace

DevFeed: [Chainguard EKS add-ons are now available in the AWS Marketplace](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/chainguard-eks-add-ons-are-now-available-in-the-aws-marketplace-12942.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/chainguard-eks-add-ons-are-now-available-in-the-aws-marketplace>)

Published: 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

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

Topics: [Amazon EKS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/amazon-eks.md>), [aws-marketplace](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/aws-marketplace.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [supply-chain-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/supply-chain-security.md>), [Image](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/image.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>)

Tags: [aws-eks-add-ons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aws-eks-add-ons.md>), [aws-marketplace](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aws-marketplace.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-aws](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-aws.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-eks-add-ons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-eks-add-ons.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [eks-add-ons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eks-add-ons.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [software-supply-chain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-supply-chain.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard announces that its EKS add-ons are available in AWS Marketplace. The five add-ons provide networking, DNS, storage, and traffic-management components, with zero-known-CVE images and FIPS 140-3 validation for organizations that need greater control over security and compliance.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard delivers zero-CVE, FIPS 140-3 EKS add-ons on AWS Marketplace, simplifying secure Kubernetes for regulated environments with full control.

## FIPS-ing the Un-FIPS-able: Apache Kafka

DevFeed: [FIPS-ing the Un-FIPS-able: Apache Kafka](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/fips-ing-the-un-fips-able-apache-kafka-13044.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/fips-ing-the-un-fips-able-apache-kafka>)

Published: 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

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

Topics: [Apache-Kafka](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/apache-kafka.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Event-Streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/event-streaming.md>), [TLS (Transport Layer Security)](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tls.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [apache](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apache.md>), [apache-kafka](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apache-kafka.md>), [apache-kafka-fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apache-kafka-fips.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-images.md>), [chainguard-kafka-container](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-kafka-container.md>), [chainguard-kafka-image](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-kafka-image.md>), [cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptography.md>), [event-streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/event-streaming.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [fips-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-containers.md>), [kafka](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kafka.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [tls](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tls.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard announces FIPS-validated images for Apache Kafka, describing targeted source changes, validated cryptographic providers, TLS and keystore requirements, testing, and image maintenance for regulated environments.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard delivers the FIPS-validated Apache Kafka images, enabling secure event streaming for FedRAMP and regulated environments.

## Chainguard FIPS enters 2026 with OpenSSL 3.1.2 and better CMVP visibility

DevFeed: [Chainguard FIPS enters 2026 with OpenSSL 3.1.2 and better CMVP visibility](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/chainguard-fips-enters-2026-with-openssl-3-1-2-and-better-cmvp-visibility-12944.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/chainguard-fips-enters-2026-with-openssl-3-1-2-and-better-cmvp-visibility>)

Published: 2026-01-07T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Docker Hardened Images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker-hardened-images.md>), [Cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cryptography.md>), [Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security-privacy-and-abuse-prevention.md>), [container images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-images.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-fips.md>), [cmvp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmvp.md>), [cmvp-sboms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cmvp-sboms.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [fips-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-compliance.md>), [fips-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-containers.md>), [fips-validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-validation.md>), [openssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openssl.md>), [sboms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sboms.md>), [validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/validation.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard updates its FIPS container images to use the Chainguard FIPS provider for OpenSSL 3.1.2, identified by CMVP certificate #5102. The images now expose CMVP and entropy certification numbers through SBOM packages, while future OpenSSL 3.4 and 3.6 upgrades remain under coordination and review with NIST.

### Source excerpt

We updated our FIPS container images with OpenSSL 3.1.2 (CMVP #5102), clearer CMVP visibility in SBOMs, and a roadmap for upcoming FIPS 140-3 cryptography.

## Chainguard's FIPS-validated, hardened VM images: compliance without the complexity

DevFeed: [Chainguard's FIPS-validated, hardened VM images: compliance without the complexity](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/chainguard-s-fips-validated-hardened-vm-images-compliance-without-the-complexity-12987.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/chainguards-fips-validated-hardened-vm-images-compliance-without-the-complexity>)

Published: 2025-11-20T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard vms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-vms.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>)

Tags: [announce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announce.md>), [benchmark](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmark.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-vm-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vm-images.md>), [chainguard-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vms.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [fips-virtual-machine-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-virtual-machine-images.md>), [fips-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-vms.md>), [secure-boot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-boot.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [stig](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stig.md>), [stig-hardening](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stig-hardening.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard announces compliance capabilities for Chainguard VMs, including FIPS 140-3-validated cryptography, DISA STIG hardening, CIS Benchmark Level 1 hardening, and Secure Boot enabled by default. The updates are intended to help regulated organizations deploy secure, audit-ready VM infrastructure while reducing the engineering effort required for compliance.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard VM images are FIPS 140-3 validated, STIG-hardened, and CIS-compliant, giving regulated industries instant, secure, and audit-ready infrastructure.

## Forging Ahead in Federal Compliance: Chainguard's FIPS 140-3 and 186-5 Milestones

DevFeed: [Forging Ahead in Federal Compliance: Chainguard's FIPS 140-3 and 186-5 Milestones](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/forging-ahead-in-federal-compliance-chainguard-s-fips-140-3-and-186-5-milestones-13048.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/forging-ahead-in-federal-compliance-chainguards-fips-140-3-and-186-5-milestones>)

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

Content type: article

Language: en

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

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

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-fips.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images.md>), [cryptographic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptographic.md>), [digital-signature](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital-signature.md>), [ed25519](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ed25519.md>), [federal-compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/federal-compliance.md>), [federal-information-processing-standards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/federal-information-processing-standards.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [fips-validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-validation.md>), [nist](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nist.md>), [openssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openssl.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [signing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/signing.md>), [standards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/standards.md>), [validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/validation.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard FIPS container images are being upgraded to support current FIPS 140-3 and FIPS 186-5 standards, including OpenSSL with FIPS 140-3 validation and Ed25519 signing support.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard FIPS images have been upgraded to start using the OpenSSL project 3.1.2 module with FIPS 140-3 validation. Learn more about what this means.

## Chainguard Java Images Now Support FIPS 140-3

DevFeed: [Chainguard Java Images Now Support FIPS 140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/chainguard-java-images-now-support-fips-140-3-12962.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/chainguard-java-images-now-support-fips-140-3>)

Published: 2024-08-27T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [bouncy castle](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bouncy-castle.md>), [Java](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/java.md>), [Open JDK](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-jdk.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [audits](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/audits.md>), [bouncy-castle](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bouncy-castle.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [java](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/java.md>), [secure-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-images.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [vulnerability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard Java images now support FIPS 140-3 through certified Bouncy Castle 2.0.x cryptographic modules. The update adds FIPS mode for JDK 21 while preserving FIPS 140-2 support for JDK 11 and 17, and provides pre-configured images intended to simplify upgrades, audits, compliance, and vulnerability remediation.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard Java Images now support FIPS 140-3 with Bouncy Castle 2.0. Future-proof your compliance and simplify audits with pre-configured, secure images.

## An update on Chainguard Images FIPS Validation

DevFeed: [An update on Chainguard Images FIPS Validation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/an-update-on-chainguard-images-fips-validation-12871.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/an-update-on-chainguard-images-fips-validation>)

Published: 2023-09-13T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-images.md>), [Encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/encryption.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Utility Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/utility.md>)

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-images.md>), [container](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [cryptographic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptographic.md>), [encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/encryption.md>), [fedramp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fedramp.md>), [fips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips.md>), [fips-140-3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-140-3.md>), [fips-validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fips-validation.md>), [migration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/migration.md>), [nist](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nist.md>), [openssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openssl.md>), [wolfi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wolfi.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard describes its FIPS-ready Chainguard Images, which use an OpenSSL 3.0.8 module validated by NIST for FIPS 140-2. The article explains the validation process, support for FedRAMP requirements, available FIPS-enabled base images, planned migration toward FIPS 140-3, and a utility for verifying that the module is correctly installed and configured to use approved cryptographic algorithms.

### Source excerpt

Need support on your FedRAMP journey? Chainguard's FIPS Images use the OpenSSL 3.0.8 module that is validated by NIST for 140-2.