Minimus Introduces Image Creator for Enhanced Security
New capability lets customers build and manage their own hardened container images atop the Minimus platform
Minimus, a leader in hardened container images and secure container software, unveiled its general availability of Image Creator. This revolutionary feature empowers enterprises to construct their own hardened container images, all backed by Minimus' top-tier container security software and advanced software supply chain technology.
Expanding Customization Options
The launch signifies a notable expansion of Minimus' platform. Businesses can now modify secure containers to meet their individual workloads while ensuring a uniform, hardened base across different environments.
Images created by users benefit from the same support and functionality as those created by Minimus, including integrated exploit intelligence, signed Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), and continuous rebuilds from source. These features help teams boost security for open-source containers, enhance container compliance, and diminish operational risks.
Technical Advantages of Minimus
Minimus' streamlined images already deliver significant benefits for security and software development teams. They boast over 97% fewer Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), ensuring compliance with CIS and NIST standards, and aligning with FIPS 140-3 and STIG workloads. This approach significantly minimizes the overhead typically associated with standard vulnerability management tools.
According to John Morello, CTO and Co-Founder of Minimus, "The power of Minimus transcends beyond just reducing CVEs. By granting customers the ability to implement custom images on the Minimus platform, we provide them with unparalleled control and security for their containerized applications."
Seamless Integration and Continuous Improvement
The full rollout of Image Creator follows months of private testing with selected Minimus users, confirming that customization is seamless and easily integrates into existing development tools and software supply chain security workflows.
Today, Minimus also introduced the private preview of Supply Chain Protection. This feature tackles emerging supply chain threats in widely-used frameworks such as Node.js and Python. It allows control over packages based on their origin, maturity, and usage, all without necessitating changes to current development workflows or tooling. Supply Chain Protection enhances Minimus' capabilities for open-source supply chain software, providing an extra layer of security atop its hardened images.
The recent developments occur during a time of rapid expansion for Minimus. Since its launch in April 2025, thousands of users have embraced Minimus’ hardened container images, which are supported by leading cloud security platforms, including Aqua Security, AWS, Google Cloud, Orca Security, Snyk, Upwind, and Wiz. These collaborations enable joint customers to access Minimus image data directly within their existing security tools, significantly decreasing alert fatigue and enhancing visibility into secure containers across environments.
Image Creator is now available to all Minimus customers. Customers can learn more about this innovative feature on the official Minimus website.
About Minimus
Founded in October 2022 by Ben Bernstein, Dima Stopel, and John Morello, Minimus is dedicated to substantially reducing cloud software vulnerabilities. As pioneers of container security, having previously contributed to Twistlock and authored NIST SP 800-190, Minimus addresses the pervasive issue of cloud software vulnerabilities by preventing 97% of them from ever occurring. The company offers a robust foundation for secure container software, focusing on open-source container security and software supply chain protection.
Minimus constructs images from scratch, using upstream project sources and incorporating only essential software for application execution, effectively minimizing the attack surface. These images can replace existing applications within organizations and are implemented with a simple configuration file change, facilitating rapid deployment. Minimus streamlines the remediation process for developers, simplifies deployment for operations utilizing current tools, and ensures clear risk reduction for security measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Image Creator feature from Minimus?
The Image Creator feature enables customers to build and manage customized hardened container images tailored to their specific needs.
How does Minimus enhance security for containerized applications?
Minimus enhances security by providing features like integrated exploit intelligence and continuous source rebuilds, which help mitigate vulnerabilities.
What advantages do Minimus images provide?
Minimus images offer reduced CVEs, compliance with industry benchmarks, and compatibility with various security standards, improving overall security posture.
How has Minimus achieved growth since its inception?
Minimus has seen rapid growth through user adoption of its hardened images and partnerships with major cloud security platforms.
What role does Supply Chain Protection play?
Supply Chain Protection offers controls against threats in popular frameworks, enhancing security without disrupting existing development workflows.
