DevSecOps Solutions for Defense, Government, and Enterprise

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Background

At Defense Unicorns, we accelerate software deployment with UDS—our secure, highly portable platform, built to solve DoD-specific challenges.

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Deploy & Accredit Software 10x Faster

Deploy & Accredit Software 10X Faster

Accelerate deployments and ATO timelines by 50–90% through automated, repeatable workflows powered by UDS Core's open-source foundations.

Enforce Zero-CVE Strategy at Scale

Enforce Zero-CVEStrategy at Scale

Automate vulnerability scanning, policy enforcement, and NIST 800-53 alignment, significantly reducing manual security management.

Deploy Anywhere, Seamlessly

Deploy Anywhere,Seamlessly

Deliver standardized, vendor-neutral software packages securely to cloud, on-prem, or edge environments, fully supporting airgapped operations.

Boost Efficiency, Not Headcount

Boost Efficiency,Not Headcount

Achieve up to 4x deployment efficiency—reducing operational costs and empowering engineers to focus on innovation, not maintenance.

Streamlined Software Distribution

Streamlined Software Distribution

Simple Application Delivery with a Centralized, Self-Service Registry

UDS Registry provides a secure, airgap-ready platform to manage and deploy mission-ready software—without the overhead of maintaining complex infrastructure or integration pipelines. Designed to work seamlessly with Zarf and other UDS tooling, it’s the fast track to delivering trusted applications to any environment.

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Pre-vetted packages for secure, repeatable deployments

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CI/CD-ready API for DevSecOps workflows

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Built-in CVE scanning and access control

Secure Cloud Hosting

Secure Cloud Hosting

Agile, Compliant DoD Cloud Deployments

Simplify deployment and accelerate compliance in multi-cloud and hybrid environments with built-in automation, security enforcement, and real-time observability—purpose-built for government missions.

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Continuous ATO workflows with pre-built artifacts

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Built-in security compliance (IL5/IL6)

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Open-source core with support for licensed integrations

Airgap Software Delivery

Airgap Software Delivery

Secure, Reliable Software Delivery-No Internet Required

Deploy mission-critical software seamlessly into fully disconnected environments—classified or unclassified—using automated and auditable workflows designed for maximum security and resilience.

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Consistent, repeatable software deployments

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Built-in NIST 800-53 security compliance

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Vendor-agnostic, open-core flexibility

Tactical Edge Deployments

Tactical Edge Deployments

Operate Securely in Offline, Contested & Mission-Critical Environments

Maintain full control of mission software—even in disconnected or contested environments—with secure, instant deployments that keep teams operational at the tactical edge—preserving the digital advantage.

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Integrate once, securely deploy to multiple environments

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Offline-capable, on-demand updates with UDS Mobile

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Pre-integrated, security-vetted software packages from UDS Registry

Background

Faster Application Upgrades

Utilizing UDS and the CtS (Certificate to Ship) process, the approval time for application upgrades was reduced 90x, from the six-month average to just two days for the Navy.

Reduction in Total CVEs

Using "unicorn" hardened containers a DoD software deployment partner reduced their CVE count by 85% compared to open-source "upstream" equivalents, clearing the path to ATO.

Accelerated Compliance

Delivered mission-critical software to the Department of the Navy 4 years ahead of schedule—with NIST 800-53 controls and pre-vetted artifacts accelerating compliance from years to weeks.

Unlock faster, safer deployments with UDS Registry—your hub for secure, pre-vetted software built for defense. Pair it with our fixed pricing and flexible UDS options to streamline procurement and scale confidently.

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