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    - title: Core concepts
      description: Understand the secure supply chain principles that make Docker Hardened Images production-ready.
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Docker Hardened Images (DHI) are minimal, secure, and production-ready container
base and application images maintained by Docker. Designed to reduce
vulnerabilities and simplify compliance, DHI integrates easily into your
existing Docker-based workflows with little to no retooling required.

DHI is available in two tiers: **DHI Free** provides core security features at
no cost, while **DHI Enterprise** adds SLA-backed support, compliance variants,
customization, and Extended Lifecycle Support for organizations with advanced
requirements.

![DHI Subscription](./images/dhi-subscription.png)

Explore the sections below to get started with Docker Hardened Images, integrate
them into your workflow, and learn what makes them secure and enterprise-ready.

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