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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.
Apr 1, 20266 min read
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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.
Apr 1, 20267 min read
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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.
Apr 1, 20266 min read
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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.
Apr 1, 20267 min read
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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.
Apr 1, 20266 min read
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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.
Apr 1, 20267 min read
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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.
Mar 31, 20266 min read
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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.
Mar 31, 20268 min read
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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.
Mar 31, 20268 min read
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