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Lessons from Defense Unicorns and RapidFort

Delivering Secure, Mission-Ready Software at Speed

Defense Unicorns and RapidFort share how UDS Core and RapidFort’s curated, binary-compatible images accelerate vulnerability reduction at scale—showing a build-one, swap-in approach that cut thousands of CVEs down to single digits across mission workloads. The session also explores FIPS-validated components, daily scanning, and a build-once, deploy-anywhere model that speeds ATO and FedRAMP readiness without code changes.

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Key Highlights from the Webinar

UDS + RapidFort Results

Demonstrates how UDS Core, paired with RapidFort curated images, dramatically lowered CVE counts during initial builds—transforming multi-month cleanup efforts into streamlined, automated remediation cycles.

Binary-Compatible Swaps

Shows pin-for-pin image replacement with no Dockerfile edits—reducing vulnerabilities instantly while maintaining performance, compatibility, and interoperability.

FIPS-Validated at Scale

Details how Defense Unicorns deliver FIPS-validated images across UDS Core components, strengthening mission assurance in high-side and classified environments.

Transparent Catalog & Readiness

Walks through the Defense Unicorns registry catalog with daily vulnerability updates and side-by-side posture comparisons, supporting continuous audit readiness and compliance acceleration.

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