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sigstore: An open answer to software supply chain trust and security
How do you secure a supply chain for a product that has no physical form and is created in an environment where anyone can contribute to it? This is the goal of sigstore, an open source project conceived and prototyped at Red Hat and now under the auspices of the Linux Foundation with backing from Red Hat, Google and other IT leaders.


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Red Hat Extends Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 as a Foundation for More Secure Computing with Second FIPS 140-2 Validation
Red Hat announced the renewal of the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) security validation for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2. The second FIPS certification, this showcases Red Hat’s leadership and commitment to providing a more secure backbone for open hybrid cloud innovation.


GOOD READ:
What is the state of enterprise open source in healthcare?
Red Hat conducted interviews with 1,250 IT leaders worldwide for Red Hat's "The State of Enterprise Open Source" report earlier this year. With respondents from 13 different countries and various industries, survey results indicated that enterprise open source has become a default choice of IT departments around the world. Let’s dive into key findings from the healthcare industry.


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Red Hat updates Runtimes offering, announces general availability of JBoss EAP in Microsoft Azure App Service
JBoss EAP is now generally available in Azure App Service, coinciding with the community release of Quarkus 2.0 and the latest release of Red Hat Runtimes. Bringing JBoss EAP and Azure together is an important step in enabling customers to extend their investments in Java as the world leans into the cloud to increase efficiency, scale and innovation.


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Why choose Red Hat for Kubernetes?
Keeping up in the modern business environment means building new applications and restructuring traditional apps to become cloud-native, all while meeting the current stream of demand. It requires agility and the strategic use of containers, Kubernetes and cloud technology. Learn about Red Hat's approach to Kubernetes versus proprietary solutions.
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