Chainguard is at the forefront of securing the software supply chain, empowering U.S. federal agencies to deliver mission-critical applications rapidly, securely, and with confidence. Our core focus is helping agencies implement Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) processes that align with modern DevSecOps practices, accelerating time-to-value without compromising on security or compliance.

Unlike traditional approaches that “shift left,” Chainguard champions a “start left” philosophy—meaning security is embedded from the very beginning of the development lifecycle. We don’t just add security as an afterthought; instead, we build it into the code from the start, ensuring that software is secure by design, not by patchwork fixes later in the process. This proactive approach minimizes risk, ensures compliance, and prevents vulnerabilities from ever entering the pipeline.

With Chainguard’s suite of secure container base images and software supply chain tools, federal teams can integrate security directly into the development lifecycle, enabling real-time, automated compliance checks. This supports faster delivery while ensuring all deployed code is continuously validated against stringent security standards.

Our solutions are engineered to minimize risk by ensuring 0CVEs (zero vulnerabilities) in production environments, reducing the attack surface, and providing agencies with the transparency they need to meet the highest levels of security compliance required by frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD’s DevSecOps Reference Design.

Chainguard is committed to advancing the security posture of the U.S. government through innovation, enabling secure, fast, and reliable software delivery at the speed of mission.