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Packer v1.16.0 adds native SLSA provenance for machine images

2026-08-14 11:38 UTC · HashiCorp Blog · read the source ↗ #packer#supply-chain#slsa
  • Platform/SRE — Plan: If your org builds custom AMIs or VM images with Packer, this GA release introduces native SLSA provenance that strengthens image supply-chain attestation — worth adopting this quarter as part of a platform hardening cycle.
  • CI/CD — Plan: Packer v1.16.0 adds native SLSA provenance generation to machine image builds; if your pipelines include image baking steps, schedule an update to enable provenance output and integrate verification into the release gate.
  • Leader — Learn: Packer’s native SLSA provenance support signals a maturing supply-chain posture for machine images, relevant to orgs building toward SLSA compliance — no immediate strategic decision required but worth factoring into policy planning.
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