Docker Makes Hardened Images Free to Address Software Supply Chain Security
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Summary
Docker announces that its Hardened Images are now free for everyone to use, share, and build on, addressing the growing threat of supply-chain attacks in the container ecosystem. With Docker Hub experiencing over 20 billion monthly pulls and nearly 90% of organizations using containers, Docker positions itself as responsible for securing the software supply chain. The article highlights that supply-chain attacks caused over $60 billion in damage in 2025, tripling from 2021, and emphasizes that no ecosystem is safe. Docker's Hardened Images provide security features to help developers protect their software delivery workflows without licensing surprises.
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Supply-chain attacks are exploding. In 2025, they caused more than $60 billion in damage, tripling from 2021.
No one is safe. Every language, every ecosystem, every build and distribution step is a target.
Docker Hardened Images are now free to use, share, and build on with no licensing surprises.
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