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This product has charges associated with it for STIG security hardening. AWS EC2 image based on the latest Windows Server 2022 Base build, pre-configured to support DISA STIG compliance. Designed for U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and federal contractor workloads where elevated security baselines and the standard DoD warning banner are required from day one.
Overview
This is a repackaged software product from Madarson IT with additional charges applied for advanced security hardening. This AWS-based EC2 instance comes pre-configured with the latest Windows Server 2022 Base image and hardened to align with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). The configuration is optimized to help organizations meet stringent federal security requirements and reduce exposure to cyber threats. DISA STIGs provide detailed technical guidance for securing systems, applications, and networks across Department of Defense (DoD) and other U.S. federal environments. They serve as a recognized foundation for establishing secure configurations, reducing system vulnerabilities, and enforcing robust access controls. By adopting this hardened image, organizations can proactively mitigate security risks, strengthen their compliance posture, and accelerate readiness for achieving an Authority to Operate (ATO) in federal or defense environments. Key Features: . DISA STIG Alignment: Built to meet DISA technical security controls for federal and DoD systems. . Secure-by-Default Configuration: Implements hardened system settings, restricted services, and tight access controls, including a DoD-standard login banner. . Risk Mitigation: Helps defend against unauthorized access, data breaches, and advanced persistent threats. . Audit Readiness: Supports FISMA, RMF, and other federal security mandates requiring STIG validation. . Faster ATO: Reduces Authority to Operate timelines through pre-applied technical controls. . EC2Launch: EC2Launch v2 pre-installed and validated. . Compatibility: Compatible with AWS Systems Manager (SSM), EC2 Image Builder, and License Manager.
Why use Madarson IT Windows Server 2022 Base images? Madarson IT certified images are secure, continuously updated, and designed for quick deployment in regulated cloud environments. They follow industry best practices and support a wide range of compliance frameworks out of the box. Support: For questions, private offers, audit support, or compliance needs, contact us at info@madarsonit.com Disclaimer: Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses for Microsoft products. DISA STIG compliance requires more than technical controls at the operating system layer. Customers remain responsible for organizational, procedural, and additional infrastructure controls.
Highlights
- Standardized Security Configuration: DISA STIGs offer consistent, detailed guidance for securing operating systems, cloud platforms, and applications, helping reduce attack surfaces and enhance overall system security.
- Compliance and Auditing: STIGs are critical for compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Organizations must regularly assess systems against STIG benchmarks to maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO), ensuring they meet federal security requirements including FISMA and RMF.
- Secure by Default: This image ships with a DoD-standard login banner, immutable audit configuration, strict access controls, and hardened SSH -- ready for federal and defense workloads without additional configuration.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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m5a.xlarge Recommended | $0.12 |
t2.micro | $0.03 |
t3.micro | $0.06 |
m7a.2xlarge | $0.24 |
m6a.16xlarge | $1.92 |
m6a.2xlarge | $0.24 |
m8a.4xlarge | $0.48 |
m7a.16xlarge | $1.92 |
c5.xlarge | $0.12 |
c5a.8xlarge | $0.96 |
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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.
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Advanced-Hardened image for Microsoft Windows Server 2022 - DISA STIG Compliance
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To connect to the Instance: Allow inbound RDP access in your security group (TCP port 3389) Sign in to the AWS Management Console, open the Amazon EC2 console, and choose your Windows Server instance. Then, select Connect, then Get Password, and then Choose File (private key of the ec2 instance). Connect to the instance: Use Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) to connect to the instance. Access the ec2 with the default username: "Administrator" and the password provided You can also use Systems Manager (SSM) to access the Windows ec2 instance
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For private offers, compliance documentation, or custom hardening requirements contact us at info@madarsonit.com .
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