Madarson IT Windows Server 2022 DISA STIG Hardened AMI

This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for DISA STIG security hardening.

This AWS EC2 image is built on the latest Windows Server 2022 Base and pre-hardened to align with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). It is designed to help organizations meet stringent federal security requirements, reduce exposure to cyber threats, and accelerate their path to an Authority to Operate (ATO).

This image is purpose-built for U.S. Government agencies, Department of Defense programs, and federal contractors operating workloads that require elevated security baselines from day one. If your environment must comply with FISMA, RMF, or DoD cybersecurity policies, this hardened AMI provides a secure foundation without weeks of manual configuration.

• DISA STIG Alignment: Technical security controls are pre-applied to meet DISA guidance for Windows Server 2022, helping you pass compliance assessments with fewer findings.
• Secure-by-Default Configuration: Ships with hardened system settings, restricted services, tight access controls, and the standard DoD login banner - ready for production without additional hardening effort.
• Faster ATO Timelines: Pre-applied technical controls reduce the manual remediation steps typically required during the RMF process, compressing your path from deployment to authorization.
• Audit Readiness: Supports FISMA, RMF, and other federal security mandates requiring STIG validation, with immutable audit configurations in place.
• Risk Mitigation: Helps defend against unauthorized access, data breaches, and advanced persistent threats through enforced security baselines.

• EC2Launch v2: Pre-installed and validated for seamless instance initialization.
• AWS Systems Manager (SSM): Fully compatible for patch management, inventory, and remote administration.
• EC2 Image Builder: Use as a base image in automated image pipelines to maintain hardened configurations across your fleet.
• AWS License Manager: Compatible for tracking and managing your Windows Server licensing.

1. Subscribe to this product through AWS Marketplace.
2. Launch an EC2 instance using the hardened AMI with your preferred instance type.
3. Configure your VPC, security groups, and IAM roles according to your organization's requirements.
4. Verify STIG compliance post-launch using DISA STIG Viewer or a SCAP-compliant scanning tool.
5. Integrate with AWS Systems Manager for ongoing patch management and compliance monitoring.

• This is a repackaged software product with additional charges for DISA STIG security hardening.
• Buyers should verify compatibility with their target EC2 instance types before deploying at scale.
• Application-layer STIGs and any CAT I findings requiring manual action remain the buyer's responsibility.
• DISA STIG compliance requires more than technical controls at the operating system layer. Customers remain responsible for organizational, procedural, and additional infrastructure controls.

Madarson IT certified images are continuously updated, follow industry best practices, and are designed for rapid deployment in regulated cloud environments. They support a wide range of compliance frameworks out of the box, enabling teams to focus on mission workloads rather than baseline hardening.

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