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Docker Hardened Images (DHIs) are purpose-built for security, compliance, and reliability in modern software supply chains. This section explains what makes these images different from standard base and application images, how they're built and tested, and how Docker and users share responsibility in securing containerized workloads.

Learn about Docker Hardened Images

What are hardened images and why use them?

Learn what a hardened image is, how Docker Hardened Images are built, what sets them apart from typical base and application images, and why you should use them.

Image testing

See how Docker Hardened Images are automatically tested for standards compliance, functionality, and security.

Responsibility overview

Understand Docker's role and your responsibilities when using Docker Hardened Images as part of your secure software supply chain.

Image types

Learn about the different image types, distributions, and variants offered in the Docker Hardened Images catalog.