Government Software Development Solutions

Speed Up Development without Red Tape or Risk

Modern governments need secure, fast, and resilient software to meet growing demands and rising cyber threats. Sonatype equips public sector organizations with automated tools to build trusted applications, reduce risk, and accelerate delivery. Proven in sensitive environments and aligned with global standards, our public sector software development solutions support zero-trust principles and compliance with mandates and guidance like EO 14028, OMB M-22-18, NIST SP 800-218, DORA, and CRA.

Leading Application Security for Government Agencies

Simplify SBOM Management

Get ahead of evolving SBOM requirements with Sonatype SBOM Manager. Quickly generate complete, accurate SBOMs and manage them across the SDLC with built-in monitoring, audit readiness, and streamlined reporting — aligned with NIST SP 800-218 and CISA guidance.

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Protect National Security

Ensure secure public sector software development by minimizing the risk of introducing malicious or outdated components. Sonatype supports modern languages like Rust (Cargo) and provides the visibility needed to secure traditional and AI-enabled applications.

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Block Unsafe Open Source at the Door

Prevent untrusted components from ever reaching your build systems. Sonatype Repository Firewall automatically quarantines suspicious code and releases it only once it’s verified, serving as your first line of defense against software supply chain attacks.

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Centralize Components and Models

Bring control and visibility to all your open source artifacts in one place. Use Sonatype Nexus Repository to securely manage binaries, container images, and AI model dependencies, whether you are operating in the cloud or in an air-gapped environment.

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Automate Processes to Better Serve

Deliver secure software at scale with government software development tools built to handle the complexity of open source. Sonatype’s solutions support safe adoption of AI technologies by helping you verify the security and integrity of models and packages from ecosystems like PyPI, npm, and Hugging Face.

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SBOM Manager's easy export functionality.

Sonatype Lifecycle graphs with insights into build priorities and policy threats.

Sonatype Repository Firewall's dashboard insights

Sonatype Nexus Repository secure access privileges with SAML

Nexus Repository is available in the cloud.

Secure Your Software Supply Chain with Application Security for Government Organizations

Continuous Monitoring

Continuously monitor component risk across your SDLC.

Policy Enforcement

Automatically enforce policies to block unsafe, non-compliant components early.

SBOM Governance

Easily generate, manage, and share SBOMs for full traceability.

Fast Remediation

Quickly resolve issues with precise guidance and automated safe alternatives.

Regulatory Compliance

Streamline compliance with NIST, EO, and CISA reporting requirements.

Air-Gapped Deployments

Deploy securely in air-gapped environments with full platform support.

Sonatype Named a Leader in Forrester Wave for SCA Software

Forrester evaluated 10 top SCA providers and named Sonatype a leader with the highest possible scores in the Forrester Wave^TM: SCA Software 2024

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Why the Public Sector Trusts Sonatype

“We have teams that go from concept to deployment in less than 24 hours, and that frequent incremental delivery of business value makes us incredibly productive.”

Spence Spencer

Director

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“In using the Sonatype Platform, the PM built a new process that identified security issues and code problems earlier than ever before. Because the tool was reliable and comprehensive, that meant his teams could cut down on the time code needed for security reviews.”

Program Manager

DOE Laboratory

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How can I comply with government software development regulations?

Navigating evolving software security mandates can be complex, but Sonatype helps you stay ahead. Our platform supports compliance with key U.S. government requirements, including Executive Order 14028, OMB Memo M-22-18, and NIST SP 800-218 (SSDF), as well as global regulations like DORA and CRA. We provide automated policy enforcement, secure software development workflows, and SBOM management to help you meet standards for federal procurement and regulatory audits. For a deeper dive into current requirements and how Sonatype helps address them, visit our Resource Center.

What experience does Sonatype have within the public sector?

Sonatype has more than 15 years of experience supporting government software development across U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, the intelligence community, and leading system integrators. Tens of thousands of government developers rely on Sonatype tools to secure open source usage, automate compliance, and protect national security interests. Our dedicated federal team understands public sector challenges and provides expert support tailored to mission-critical environments.

Can Sonatype support air-gapped environments?

Yes. Sonatype fully supports secure, air-gapped deployments designed for high-security government and defense environments. Our platform runs seamlessly in disconnected networks while maintaining full functionality, including component analysis, policy enforcement, and vulnerability remediation. We offer tailored configuration options, world-class technical support, and deployment flexibility to meet the strictest operational and compliance requirements. Learn more about our air-gapped environment support.

How can I balance DevOps and application security in the public sector?

Sonatype empowers public sector teams to innovate quickly and safely with compliant government open source software management tools that help you accelerate DevOps without sacrificing application security. With Sonatype your teams can:

Block malicious components before they enter repositories with early-stage quarantine and behavioral analysis.
Speed up development and reduce rework with policy enforcement and security guardrails directly in pipelines.
Optimize your time and budget with automation that minimizes manual reviews and accelerates secure software delivery.
Simplify application security by automating SBOM generation, audit trails, and reporting for federal regulations.

How can I comply with SBOM requirements?

Use Sonatype SBOM Manager to automatically generate, analyze, and distribute SBOMs. Built-in continuous monitoring ensures your software supply chain stays compliant from development to deployment, including when working with AI components or models.

How do Sonatype solutions combat software supply chain attacks?

Our tools detect suspicious components early, enforce security policies, and block risky dependencies before they impact your systems. With Sonatype, you stay ahead of evolving threats and avoid zero-days like Log4Shell, whether building standard applications or integrating open source AI.

What are the key SBOM compliance mandates in North America?

Several U.S. federal initiatives and frameworks promote or require SBOM adoption for secure software development, including:

SWFT Program – A Department of Defense initiative driving SBOM standardization.
Executive Order 14028 – Mandates secure development practices and SBOM availability.
OMB Memo M-22-18 – Requires software self-attestation and SBOMs for critical software.
NIST SP 800-218 (SSDF) – Recognizes SBOMs as a best practice for supply chain security.

While not all mandates are finalized, preparing now with trusted SBOM tooling and application security for government agencies ensures you will be audit-ready when required.

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Secure Government Software Development Tools

Security that scales with speed and precision to meet the needs of modern government software development. Sonatype helps agencies build secure and compliant applications, including those powered by open source AI, without compromising trust.

Speed Up Development without Red Tape or Risk