Compliance
In-depth guides and analysis on compliance from the Safeguard engineering team.
304 articles
How to lower FedRAMP certification costs
FedRAMP authorizations cost $250K-$3M and take 12-18 months. See where that spend actually goes, how Chainguard's hardened images fit in, and how to cut costs.
FedRAMP High: requirements and readiness
What FedRAMP High actually requires: 421 controls, 12-24 month timelines, and how supply chain security vendors like Chainguard and Safeguard measure up.
What Is the Most Restrictive Open Source License?
The AGPL is usually named the most restrictive open source license because its copyleft reaches across the network. Here is what that means and how it compares to permissive licenses.
FedRAMP compliance checklist: steps, requirements, docume...
A concrete FedRAMP compliance checklist: steps, documentation, timelines, and how supply chain evidence like Chainguard images and Safeguard SBOMs fits in.
Is the MIT License Free for Commercial Use? What You Need to Know
Yes, the MIT License is free for commercial use, including in closed-source and paid products. Here is what the license actually requires and how it compares to Apache 2.0.
FedRAMP vulnerability scanning requirements explained
FedRAMP mandates monthly vulnerability scans and 30-day remediation windows. Here's what Rev 5 requires, and why minimal images like Chainguard's don't exempt you.
License Type: Understanding Software License Categories
A software license type defines what you may legally do with code you did not write. Here are the main categories, the obligations each carries, and why they matter for compliance.
Simplify PCI DSS 4.0 compliance with hardened containers
PCI DSS 4.0's 30-day patch clock is brutal for container-heavy CDEs. Here's how hardened, minimal images cut CVE noise and make audits defensible.
White House M-22-18 SBOM Attestation Update
OMB M-22-18 and the CISA Secure Software Self-Attestation form continue to evolve. Here is what producers and federal buyers must change in 2026.
CMMC 2.0 compliance for containerized workloads
CMMC 2.0 enforcement is phasing in through 2028. Hardened container images help, but 35+ of 110 NIST 800-171 controls need continuous evidence Chainguard's approach doesn't cover.
SOC 2 and the hardened software supply chain
SOC 2 attests to internal controls, not to whether a hardened image or build pipeline is secure. Here is how Chainguard's approach fits, and what it does not cover.
What Are the Different Types of Licenses in Software? A Security View
The different types of licenses in software fall into a few families - permissive, copyleft, weak copyleft, and proprietary - and each carries distinct legal and supply chain obligations.
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