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Announcing FIPS 140-3 for Ubuntu Core22
By Henry Coggill, 17 February 2026
FIPS compliance for IoT use cases in Federal space. In this article, we’ll explore what Ubuntu Core is, and how to use it with FIPS.
Everything you need to know about FIPS 140-3 on Ubuntu | VideosÂ
By Henry Coggill, 17 November 2025
We get a lot of questions about FIPS 140-3, and so we decided to put together this comprehensive collection of video resources to answer the most burning ones...
Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening is now generally available on AWS
By Carlos Bravo, 28 August 2025
August 28, 2025 – We are excited to announce the general availability of Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening, a new variant of Ubuntu designed for...
A CISO’s guide to Application Security best practicesÂ
By Stephanie Domas, 11 August 2025
Effective AppSec is not a one-time fix but a continuous journey across every facet of your application’s lifecycle. By embracing a Secure Software Development...
Is Linux secure?
By ijlal-loutfi, 6 August 2025
Does operating system (OS) security matter? Meet Pal. Pal is a senior developer working at PalBank. For the next 6 months, Pal will be responsible for leading...
What is CMMC compliance?
By Henry Coggill, 6 June 2025
CMMC version 2.0 came into effect on December 26, 2023, and is designed to ensure adherence to rigorous cybersecurity policies and practices within the public...
CRA compliance: Things IoT manufacturers can no longer do under the CRA (and what to do instead)
By Stephanie Domas, 7 May 2025
In this blog, I’ll give you a thorough overview of common IoT manufacturer and PDE developer practices that need immediate attention, and how to change or...
70% of IT teams spend more than 6 hours per week on security patching – new IDC research
By Canonical, 26 March 2025
Open source software is a popular tool for businesses for many reasons, but this adoption has introduced new challenges in maintaining their open source...
What is Application Security (AppSec)?
By Stephanie Domas, 24 March 2025
Application security (or AppSec, for short) is a broad term that refers to all of the tools, actions, and processes that an organization uses to protect its...
Hardening automation for CIS benchmarks now available for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
By Henry Coggill, 20 March 2025
We’re pleased to release Ubuntu Security Guide profiles for CIS benchmarks.
What is System Hardening? Essential Checklists from OS to Applications
By Henry Coggill, 14 March 2025
Hardening a system aims to decrease its exposure to make it difficult to hack, and to lessen the potential collateral damage in the event of a compromise.