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Chainguard Introduces FIPS Module with Industry-Leading CVE Commitment

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Chainguard, Inc. launches FIPS container images built on OpenSSL.

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Chainguard introduces FIPS module with industry-leading CVE commitment. Mar 11, 2026, 09:00 ET Chainguard FIPS Provider for OpenSSL 3.4 combines validated cryptography, zero known CVEs, and continuous compliance KIRKLAND, Wash., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Chainguard, the trusted source for open source, today announced the launch of the first FIPS container images built on OpenSSL 3.4. With Chainguard FIPS Provider for OpenSSL 3.4, the company owns and maintains the validated cryptographic module that underpins its FIPS images. Regulated organizations using Chainguard will have access to a simpler, more durable path to staying both compliant and securely patched, aligned with NIST guidance through 2030. This marks a structural shift in how validated cryptography is built, maintained, and kept current as vulnerabilities and compliance requirements evolve. The challenge of aligning FIPS validation with vulnerability management For organizations operating in regulated environments, FIPS validation is foundational. Federal agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and enterprises pursuing compliance with frameworks such as FedRAMP and DoD IL rely on FIPS-validated cryptography to meet requirements. However, achieving validation is only the beginning. As new vulnerabilities are disclosed and standards evolve, organizations must balance staying secure while...

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