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The Simplesense Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) AMI is hardened per DoD policy and security controls and tested against the latest DISA STIG benchmarks. Simplesense developed this AMI to accelerate adoption of secure baselines and provides end-users with scan artifacts to enable rapid implementation, integration, and compliance.
Overview
Simplesense's AL2 hardened Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is configured per the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) guidelines for use as a baseline EC2 that gives the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Department of Defense (DoD), and those concerned with getting an Authority to Operate (ATO) a repeatable head start to achieving compliance.
This Amazon Linux 2 AMI is specifically designed for compliance on DoD programs requiring an ATO and can enable programs to benefit from the rigorous testing and scanning conducted by Simplesense prior to publishing. Simplesense maintains compliance with the latest guidance from DISA and publishes new AMIs as STIGs are updated.
Any requests for pricing options including private offers or support should be directed to ami@simplesense.io .
Highlights
- Specifically hardened to support Department of Defense programs and provide a secure baseline OS for rapid implementation, integration, and compliance.
- Reduces time to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) by leveraging baselines used in pre-existing programs.
- The provided Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is hardened per Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG)s and scanned for validation with industry leading tools to ensure a secure baseline.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Operating system
AmazonLinux Amazon Linux 2 Kernel 5.10 AMI 2.0.20260202.2 x86_64 HVM gp2
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m6id.8xlarge | $0.07 |
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
- Base Image amzn2-ami-kernel-5.10-hvm-2.0.20260202.2-x86_64-gp2
- AWS stig-build-linux (high) component version 1.0.5/1
- Simplesense simp-ami-al2-kernel5-x86-64 component version 1.0.62/1
- FIPS Enabled
Additional details
Usage instructions
Once the instance is running, connect using SSH. Use "ec2-user" as the username. Immediately apply latest security updates after launching the instance.
Rules with source of 0.0.0.0/0 allow all IP addresses to access your instance. We recommend setting security group rules to allow access from known IP addresses only.
Location of all sensitive information saved by customers:
- No sensitive information saved
Explain all data encryption configuration:
- No data encryption configuration used
Step-by-step instructions for rotating programmatic system credentials and cryptographic keys:
- No cryptographic keys used
Detailed application instructions and data encryption/decryption techniques:
- Not Applicable
Step-by-step instructions for how to assess and monitor the health and proper function of the application:
- Navigate to your Amazon EC2 console and verify that you're in the correct region.
- Choose Instance and select your launched instance.
- Select the server to display your metadata page and choose the Status checks tab at the bottom of the page to review if your status checks passed or failed.
Support
Vendor support
Simplesense supports this AMI via the email address ami@simplesense.io only and is limited in scope to the features and capabilities added by Simplesense. This can include support such as bug reports, status updates regarding configuration changes, reporting scan discrepancies, and support on hardening. General AWS support is exclusive of this contract but available through AWS support tiers, third party consultants, or online resources.
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Operating System Hardening
Amazon Linux 2 with Kernel 5.10 hardened according to DISA STIG guidelines and DoD security policy requirements
Security Compliance Framework
Configuration aligned with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks for Department of Defense programs
Compliance Validation
Pre-hardened and scanned using industry-leading security scanning tools to validate secure baseline configuration prior to deployment
Authority to Operate Support
Baseline image designed to support Department of Defense programs requiring Authority to Operate (ATO) certification with pre-tested compliance controls
Continuous STIG Alignment
Maintained compliance with latest DISA STIG guidance with new AMI versions published as security standards are updated
STIG Compliance Standards
Image preconfigured to align with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) standards for secure configuration following consensus-driven processes.
Security Patches and Updates
Image updated at launch with current security upgrades and patches to ensure the most recent security version is deployed.
System Hardening
Hardening process implemented to limit potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities that could expose systems to cyber attacks.
Extended Support Services
24-hour response time support provided for extended assistance with the hardened image deployment and configuration.
Multi-Framework Compliance
Configuration facilitates compliance with a broad spectrum of cybersecurity frameworks beyond STIG standards.
Security Hardening Standard Compliance
Image hardened according to Level 2 CIS Benchmark developed through consensus-based process and accepted by government, business, industry, and academia.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Supports compliance with PCI DSS, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FISMA, and select NIST publications.
Pre-configured Security Controls
Includes hardened account and local policies, firewall configuration, and computer-based and user-based administrative templates aligned with industry best practices.
Monthly Security Updates
Patched monthly in alignment with software vendor updates to maintain alignment with latest security standards.
Configuration Assessment Reporting
Includes CIS-CAT Pro HTML reports documenting baseline configuration, hardening changes, package modifications, and exceptions applied to the image.
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