diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-cicd.yaml b/.github/workflows/build-cicd.yaml
index 24e9d32..c1527dc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-cicd.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-cicd.yaml
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ jobs:
             echo "TAG=${BRANCH_NAME}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
           fi
 
-      - name: Build Docker image (no push)
+      # Build standard Ubuntu-based image
+      - name: Build Docker image (standard)
         uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
         with:
           context: .
@@ -40,22 +41,42 @@ jobs:
           push: false
           load: true
 
+      # Build minimal Chainguard static image
+      - name: Build Docker image (Chainguard)
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
+        with:
+          context: .
+          file: ./Dockerfile.chainguard
+          platforms: linux/amd64
+          tags: cbaugus/rust_loadtest:${{ steps.docker_meta.outputs.TAG }}-Chainguard
+          push: false
+          load: true
+
       - name: Install Syft
         run: |
           curl -sSfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anchore/syft/main/install.sh | sh -s -- -b /usr/local/bin
 
-      - name: Generate SBOM with Syft
+      # Generate SBOM for standard image
+      - name: Generate SBOM with Syft (standard)
         run: |
           syft --version
-          syft "docker:cbaugus/rust_loadtest:${{ steps.docker_meta.outputs.TAG }}" -o cyclonedx-json > sbom.cyclonedx.json
+          syft "docker:cbaugus/rust_loadtest:${{ steps.docker_meta.outputs.TAG }}" -o cyclonedx-json > sbom-standard.cyclonedx.json
+
+      # Generate SBOM for Chainguard image
+      - name: Generate SBOM with Syft (Chainguard)
+        run: |
+          syft "docker:cbaugus/rust_loadtest:${{ steps.docker_meta.outputs.TAG }}-Chainguard" -o cyclonedx-json > sbom-chainguard.cyclonedx.json
 
-      - name: Upload SBOM artifact
+      - name: Upload SBOM artifacts
         uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
         with:
           name: sbom
-          path: sbom.cyclonedx.json
+          path: |
+            sbom-standard.cyclonedx.json
+            sbom-chainguard.cyclonedx.json
 
-      - name: Push Docker image
+      # Push standard Ubuntu image
+      - name: Push Docker image (standard)
         uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
         with:
           context: .
@@ -65,3 +86,14 @@ jobs:
           provenance: true
           push: true
 
+      # Push minimal Chainguard image
+      - name: Push Docker image (chainguard)
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
+        with:
+          context: .
+          file: ./Dockerfile.chainguard
+          platforms: linux/amd64
+          tags: cbaugus/rust_loadtest:${{ steps.docker_meta.outputs.TAG }}-Chainguard
+          provenance: true
+          push: true
+
diff --git a/Dockerfile.chainguard b/Dockerfile.chainguard
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8bd53d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Dockerfile.chainguard
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+# Multi-stage build for static binary with Chainguard
+# This produces a minimal, secure image (~10-15 MB) with zero CVEs
+
+# --- Stage 1: Build static binary with musl ---
+FROM rust:alpine AS builder
+
+WORKDIR /usr/src/app
+
+# Install musl development tools for static linking
+RUN apk add --no-cache musl-dev
+
+# Copy source code
+COPY . .
+
+# Add musl target for Rust
+RUN rustup target add x86_64-unknown-linux-musl
+
+# Build static binary with all dependencies compiled in
+# Using release profile for optimizations
+RUN cargo build --release --target x86_64-unknown-linux-musl
+
+# --- Stage 2: Ultra-minimal Chainguard static runtime ---
+# This image contains only: filesystem structure, CA certs, timezone data
+# Size: ~2-5 MB base
+# CVEs: Typically 0
+FROM cgr.dev/chainguard/static:latest
+
+# Copy the static binary from builder
+COPY --from=builder /usr/src/app/target/x86_64-unknown-linux-musl/release/rust_loadtest /usr/local/bin/rust_loadtest
+
+# Expose Prometheus metrics port
+EXPOSE 9090
+
+# Chainguard images run as non-root user by default (UID 65532)
+# No shell available in this image - maximum security
+
+# Run the application
+ENTRYPOINT ["/usr/local/bin/rust_loadtest"]
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8b90e3f..c93c51a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,6 +21,37 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
 * [**Rust**](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install): Rust toolchain (version 1.77 or newer recommended).
 * [**Docker**](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/): Docker Engine to build and run the containerized application.
 
+## Available Docker Images
+
+This tool is available in two image variants to suit different deployment scenarios:
+
+### Standard Image (Ubuntu-based)
+**Tag:** `cbaugus/rust-loadtester:latest` or `cbaugus/rust-loadtester:<branch>`
+
+- **Base:** Ubuntu latest
+- **Size:** ~80-100 MB
+- **Use case:** Development, testing, debugging in lab environments
+- **Features:**
+  - Full shell access for troubleshooting
+  - Standard system utilities available
+  - Easy to debug and inspect
+- **Build:** `Dockerfile`
+
+### Static Image (Chainguard-based)
+**Tag:** `cbaugus/rust-loadtester:latest-Chainguard` or `cbaugus/rust-loadtester:<branch>-Chainguard`
+
+- **Base:** Chainguard static (distroless)
+- **Size:** ~10-15 MB (75% smaller)
+- **Use case:** Production, secure environments, minimal attack surface
+- **Features:**
+  - Zero to minimal CVEs (typically 0-2)
+  - No shell or unnecessary binaries
+  - Static binary with all dependencies compiled in
+  - Maximum security posture
+- **Build:** `Dockerfile.static`
+
+**Recommendation:** Use the **static image** for production deployments in secure environments. Use the **standard image** for development and troubleshooting.
+
 ## Project Structure
 
 ```
@@ -28,7 +59,8 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
 ├── Cargo.toml
 ├── src
 │   └── main.rs
-└── Dockerfile
+├── Dockerfile              # Standard Ubuntu-based build
+└── Dockerfile.static       # Minimal Chainguard static build
 ```