In an era where cybersecurity is paramount, we’re proud and excited to highlight more about our partnership with Chainguard, a leading provider of secure container images, which we announced a few months back.
This collaboration makes Chainguard’s robust container image registry available to 2F Game Warden platform customers, offering them a seamless experience in building and deploying secure applications.
Easy Integration of Chainguard's Secure Container Images
With this partnership, customers using 2F Game Warden have access to Chainguard’s extensive registry of secure container images at a discounted rate (chat with sales 😉), which can be effortlessly integrated into your development environment, allowing you to build, test, and deploy software with greater confidence.
Chainguard's container images are not just any images—they are meticulously crafted with security as a core principle.
These images address a common challenge faced by teams onboarding onto Game Warden: dealing with Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in their applications. Before we delve into how it works, let's first explore the benefits of Chainguard images.
Benefits of Using Chainguard’s Secure Container Images
- Unmatched Security: 97% Fewer Vulnerabilities
Chainguard container images offer an unparalleled level of security, boasting 97% fewer vulnerabilities compared to other images on the market. This significant reduction in vulnerabilities translates to fewer security incidents, less time spent on patching, and a stronger overall security posture for your applications.
- Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use
Each Chainguard image is built with all the necessary components required to run a single container free from vulnerabilities. This comprehensive approach means developers no longer need to worry about missing dependencies or misconfigurations, as the images come preconfigured and ready to deploy. This not only saves time but also reduces the potential for human error, further enhancing security.
- Hardened for Resilience
Chainguard’s images are specifically designed to be resilient against attacks and vulnerabilities. By building your applications on these hardened images, you’re adding an extra layer of protection that safeguards your software from emerging threats and sophisticated cyberattacks. This is especially critical in today’s threat landscape, where the cost of a security breach can be catastrophic.
- STIGs for FIPS Images
Chainguard now provides a Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for every Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Chainguard image. Early-access customers using 2F’s Game Warden platform have reported overwhelmingly positive feedback, citing improved security posture and streamlined compliance processes.
How It Works: Accelerate Accreditation with Chainguard and Game Warden
When deploying onto Game Warden to accelerate accreditation, it's imperative to have clean, secure images to facilitate the onboarding process and keep your application healthy. As a developer working with Second Front, you might typically spend a significant amount of time identifying and verifying container images for security and compatibility—a task that's both time-consuming and fraught with risk if vulnerabilities are present.
By leveraging our partnership with Chainguard and with the support of our team, you gain access to a discounted registry of pre-vetted, hardened container images that are secure, reliable, and stay up to date.
This allows you to deploy with confidence, knowing that your foundational components are optimized against potential threats. It enables you to focus on what truly matters—building and deploying your application—without the overhead of managing security concerns at the container level. Ultimately, this accelerates your path to accreditation and deployment on Game Warden, streamlining your development process and reducing time to market.
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The partnership between Chainguard and 2F represents a significant advancement in secure software development. It is more than just a product update; it’s a step forward in the fight against cyber vulnerabilities, helping to create a safer technological ecosystem for all.
Whether you’re an existing customer or just curious about how you can leverage this partnership, reach out to our team: https://www.secondfront.com/form/request-demo
Bonus: Check out the live stream hosted by Tyler Sweatt, CEO of Second Front and Dan Lorenc, CEO of Chainguard. They share their unique perspective on what this partnership means for the federal government.
