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This product has charges associated with it for security hardening and compliance alignment. Madarson IT pre-hardened Windows Server 2019 AMI - deploy audit-ready EC2 instances mapped to NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and HIPAA frameworks in minutes.
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Madarson IT Hardened Windows Server 2019 - Foundational Security
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for security hardening, compliance alignment, and ongoing maintenance of this image.
Eliminate weeks of manual OS hardening and reduce audit preparation time by deploying a pre-hardened Windows Server 2019 AMI with foundational security controls applied. This image is designed for IT security teams, compliance engineers, and cloud architects who need to launch secure, audit-ready EC2 instances without configuring hundreds of security settings by hand.
Who This Image Is For
- Healthcare organizations needing HIPAA technical safeguard compliance for patient-facing applications
- E-commerce and retail teams handling cardholder data under PCI DSS requirements
- Financial services firms aligning with NIST Cybersecurity Framework controls
- Mid-market IT teams without dedicated security staff who need a compliant baseline fast
Key Capabilities
- Foundational security hardening - Controls applied across account policies, audit policies, user rights assignments, security options, and Windows Firewall settings
- Multi-framework alignment - Configuration maps to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks
- Stringent access controls - Default configurations restrict unauthorized access, disable unnecessary services, and enforce least-privilege principles
- Regular updates - Image maintained with current security patches and hardening rule updates
- Ready to deploy - Launch directly from AWS Marketplace with no additional hardening scripts required
Deployment Overview
- Subscribe to the AMI through AWS Marketplace
- Launch an EC2 instance using your preferred instance type
- Connect via RDP using your EC2 key pair credentials
- Validate hardening by reviewing applied security policies in Local Security Policy
- Customize additional settings based on your organization's specific security requirements
The image works within standard AWS VPC configurations and supports integration with AWS Systems Manager for ongoing patch management and compliance monitoring.
Use Case: Healthcare Compliance
A healthcare organization deploying patient-facing applications on Windows Server 2019 can use this image to meet HIPAA technical safeguard requirements without manual OS hardening. The pre-applied foundational controls address access management, audit logging, and network protection - reducing the gap between deployment and compliance readiness.
Use Case: PCI DSS Environments
Retail and e-commerce teams processing payment card data can deploy this hardened image as their server baseline, addressing multiple PCI DSS requirements for system hardening (Requirement 2) and access control (Requirement 7) from the first boot.
Why Madarson IT
Madarson IT certified images are always up to date, secure, follow industry standards, and are built to work right out of the box. Our hardening process applies comprehensive foundational controls to reduce your attack surface and provide a documented security baseline that auditors recognize.
Important Notes
- This image applies foundational hardening controls, which are designed to be broadly applicable without significant performance impact
- Organizations with stricter requirements may need to apply additional controls or custom policies
- Certain Windows Server roles or features may require configuration adjustments after hardening is applied
- Review the applied hardening controls against your specific compliance requirements before production deployment
Disclaimer: Windows Server is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This offering is provided by Madarson IT and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation.
Highlights
- Foundational security controls pre-applied to Windows Server 2019, mapping to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks. Deploy audit-ready EC2 instances directly from AWS Marketplace without spending weeks on manual OS hardening. Ideal for healthcare, financial services, retail, and organizations needing documented compliance baselines.
- Hardening reduces your attack surface by restricting unauthorized access, disabling unnecessary services, enforcing least-privilege account policies, configuring Windows Firewall rules, and applying stringent audit policies. These foundational controls address common cyber threats including unauthorized access, denial of service, and privilege escalation - providing a security baseline that auditors recognize.
- Ready to deploy with no additional hardening scripts required. Madarson IT certified images are maintained with current security patches and hardening updates. Launch, connect via RDP, and validate applied security policies immediately. Supports integration with AWS Systems Manager for ongoing patch management and compliance monitoring.
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5.xlarge Recommended | $0.10 |
m3.2xlarge | $0.20 |
m1.xlarge | $0.10 |
r5.4xlarge | $0.40 |
t3a.large | $0.05 |
hpc6a.48xlarge | $2.40 |
r5.12xlarge | $1.20 |
m5.2xlarge | $0.20 |
p2.xlarge | $0.10 |
r5.xlarge | $0.10 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this hardened Windows Server 2019 image, billed per running instance. Pricing is not tiered by feature. Instead, each dimension maps to a specific AWS EC2 instance type, so your rate depends on the compute size you pick. General-purpose (m, t), compute-optimized (c), memory-optimized (r, x), storage-optimized (d, i, h), GPU (g, p), and HPC (hpc) families are all listed. Larger instance sizes carry higher hourly rates. You can run any listed instance size and switch as your workload needs change. Software charges apply on top of standard AWS infrastructure costs.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
One unit is one running EC2 instance of the chosen type, billed per hour. The rate covers the software licence for the hardened Windows Server 2019 image on that instance size. You pay separately for AWS compute, storage, and network usage. Each running instance meters its own hours.
The software charge meters running instance-hours only. A stopped or powered-off instance does not accrue software charges. You may still pay underlying AWS storage fees for attached volumes while the instance is stopped, but the hardened image licence bills active running time.
The image ships pre-configured to a Level 1 Foundational baseline aligned with common security and compliance frameworks. This hardening is built into every listed instance type. Your hourly rate reflects only the instance size you pick, not the hardening level, which is the same across all dimensions.
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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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Hardened Windows Server 2019 Base image with Level 1: Foundational.
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Usage instructions
Allow RDP access in your security group Access the ec2 with the username: Administrator
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 SSM to access the ec2
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For technical questions, hardening configuration inquiries, compliance guidance, or private offers, contact Madarson IT at info@madarsonit.com .
Support scope includes:
- Questions about applied hardening controls and their configuration
- Guidance on customizing the hardened image for your specific compliance requirements
- Assistance with post-deployment validation and compliance scanning
- Private offer requests and volume licensing inquiries
- Audit documentation and compliance mapping questions
After subscribing through AWS Marketplace, launch an EC2 instance and connect via RDP using your EC2 key pair. If you encounter any issues during deployment or need help validating the applied security controls, contact the team at the email above.
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