# chainguard vms

Chainguard VMs is a catalog of guarded, minimal, zero-CVE container host images, providing purpose-built virtual machines with a kernel and container runtime for executing containers.

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## 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.

## Expanding Chainguard VMs: Zero-CVE Application & Base Virtual Machine Images for Cloud and On-Prem

DevFeed: [Expanding Chainguard VMs: Zero-CVE Application & Base Virtual Machine Images for Cloud and On-Prem](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/expanding-chainguard-vms-zero-cve-application-base-virtual-machine-images-for-cloud-and-on-prem-13035.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/expanding-chainguard-vms-zero-cve-application-base-virtual-machine-images-for-cloud-and-on-prem>)

Published: 2025-09-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard vms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-vms.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [on-prem](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/on-prem.md>), [chainguard os](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-os.md>), [Java](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/java.md>), [Jenkins](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jenkins.md>), [nginx](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nginx.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>)

Tags: [chainguard-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vms.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cloud-virtual-machines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-virtual-machines.md>), [cve](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve.md>), [java](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/java.md>), [jenkins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jenkins.md>), [nginx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nginx.md>), [on-prem](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/on-prem.md>), [os](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/os.md>), [provenance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/provenance.md>), [python](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/python.md>), [rebuilds](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rebuilds.md>), [sbom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sbom.md>), [secure-by-default](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-by-default.md>), [security-vm-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security-vm-images.md>), [virtual-machine-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/virtual-machine-images.md>), [zero-cves](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-cves.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard VMs is expanding with zero-CVE application images for Jenkins, Nginx, and Squid Proxy, plus base images for Chainguard OS, Java, and Python. The virtual machine images support cloud and on-premises deployments and are continuously rebuilt from source with automated updates, CVE remediation, and SBOM-driven provenance attestations.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard VMs is expanding with new Application and Base VM Images -- giving teams a secure, zero-CVE foundation to build and innovate faster.

## One Year Later: Signing CISA's Secure by Design Pledge

DevFeed: [One Year Later: Signing CISA's Secure by Design Pledge](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/one-year-later-signing-cisa-s-secure-by-design-pledge-13194.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/one-year-update-to-signing-cisas-secure-by-design-pledge>)

Published: 2025-06-10T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [cisa](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cisa.md>), [cve remediation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cve-remediation.md>), [container images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-images.md>), [MFA](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mfa.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Single sign-on (SSO)](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sso.md>), [passwords](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/passwords.md>), [chainguard vms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-vms.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ssh.md>)

Tags: [authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/authentication.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vms.md>), [cisa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cisa.md>), [container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images.md>), [cve](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve.md>), [cve-remediation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cve-remediation.md>), [mfa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mfa.md>), [okta](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/okta.md>), [password](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/password.md>), [passwords](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/passwords.md>), [secure-by-design](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-by-design.md>), [secure-by-design-pledge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-by-design-pledge.md>), [secure-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-software.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [shift-left](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/shift-left.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssh.md>), [sso](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sso.md>), [vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerabilities.md>), [vulnerability-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability-management.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard reviews its progress one year after signing CISA's Secure by Design pledge, including CVE remediation across its container images, company-wide MFA through Okta SSO, and password-free access with automated SSH key provisioning for Chainguard VMs.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard signed CISA's Secure by Design pledge in 2024. One year later, we look at progress we've made in key areas like CVE remediation and disclosures.

## Meet Chainguard at RSA 2025 in San Francisco on April 28-May 1

DevFeed: [Meet Chainguard at RSA 2025 in San Francisco on April 28-May 1](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/meet-chainguard-at-rsa-2025-in-san-francisco-on-april-28-may-1-13152.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/meet-chainguard-at-rsa-2025-in-san-francisco-on-april-28-may-1>)

Published: 2025-04-21T00:00:00Z

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>), [chainguard libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-libraries.md>), [chainguard vms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-vms.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>)

Tags: [2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2025.md>), [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [article](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/article.md>), [bsides](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bsides.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [events](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/events.md>), [rsa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rsa.md>), [rsa-conference](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rsa-conference.md>), [security-events](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security-events.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard announces its participation in RSA 2025 in San Francisco from April 28 to May 1. The company will exhibit at Booth #2441, demonstrate Chainguard Containers, Chainguard Libraries, and Chainguard VMs, and host a nearby lounge with refreshments, networking, and private meeting rooms. Chainguard will also sponsor BSides San Francisco and offer opportunities to meet its team during RSA week.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard will be at RSA 2025 at Booth #2441 on April 28-May 1, and will also be participating in ancillary events throughout the week.

## Check out Chainguard at KubeCon EU in London on April 1-4

DevFeed: [Check out Chainguard at KubeCon EU in London on April 1-4](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/check-out-chainguard-at-kubecon-eu-in-london-on-april-1-4-13003.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/check-out-chainguard-at-kubecon-eu-in-london-on-april-1-4>)

Published: 2025-03-31T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

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>), [chainguard libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-libraries.md>), [chainguard vms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-vms.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [devrel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devrel.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-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-images.md>), [chainguard-libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-libraries.md>), [chainguard-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vms.md>), [cloud-native](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-native.md>), [cloud-native-rejekts](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-native-rejekts.md>), [container-image-security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-image-security.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [cves](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cves.md>), [devrel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devrel.md>), [event](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/event.md>), [java](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/java.md>), [kubecon](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubecon.md>), [kubecon-eu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubecon-eu.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [london](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/london.md>), [virtual-machines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/virtual-machines.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard announces its presence at KubeCon EU 2025 in London, where it will showcase Chainguard Containers, Chainguard Libraries, and Chainguard VMs. The article also previews talks on learning communities and container image security levels.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard will be at booth N300 at KubeCon EU 2025 in London to discuss Chainguard Libraries, Chainguard VMs, and Chainguard Containers.

## Key Takeaways from Chainguard Assemble 2025

DevFeed: [Key Takeaways from Chainguard Assemble 2025](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/key-takeaways-from-chainguard-assemble-2025-13137.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/key-takeaways-from-chainguard-assemble-2025>)

Published: 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [chainguard libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-libraries.md>), [supply-chain-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/supply-chain-security.md>), [chainguard containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-containers.md>), [open-source-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source-security.md>), [chainguard os](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-os.md>), [chainguard vms](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard-vms.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2025.md>), [assemble-2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/assemble-2025.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-assemble](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-assemble.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-libraries.md>), [chainguard-os](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-os.md>), [chainguard-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vms.md>), [datadog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/datadog.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [oz-pearlman](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/oz-pearlman.md>), [secure-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-software.md>), [software-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-development.md>), [software-supply-chain-security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-supply-chain-security.md>)

### AI overview

Chainguard Assemble 2025 brought together security and engineering professionals to discuss secure software development, software supply chain security, and open source software. Chainguard highlighted Chainguard Containers, Chainguard Libraries, Chainguard VMs, and Chainguard OS, while also announcing partnerships and providing access to keynote and selected session recordings.

### Source excerpt

Chainguard announced Chainguard Libraries, Chainguard VMs, and a new partnership with Datadog at Assemble, our inaugural event for security and developer pros.