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This product has charges associated with it for PCI DSS security hardening. This AWS-based EC2 is pre-configured with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16, hardened and optimized to help address PCI DSS compliance needs for regulated workloads on AWS.
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Madarson IT SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 - Hardened for PCI DSS Compliance
This is a repackaged software product. Additional charges apply for PCI DSS security hardening applied to the base SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 image.
This AMI delivers a production-ready SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 instance with comprehensive security hardening aligned to PCI DSS best practices. Deploy a compliance-ready operating system layer for your regulated workloads on AWS EC2 - operational within minutes of launch.
What Is Included
- Pre-hardened SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 (x86_64) image
- Security controls mapped to PCI DSS requirements including access control, audit logging, and system integrity
- Key-only SSH authentication enforced by default
- Auditd pre-configured for security event logging
- Unnecessary services and packages disabled to minimize attack surface
- Filesystem permissions tightened per industry hardening standards
Hardening Controls Applied
This image addresses multiple PCI DSS requirement areas out of the box:
- Requirement 2 - Secure system configuration defaults applied; vendor-supplied defaults removed
- Requirement 5 - Reduced attack surface through disabled unnecessary services
- Requirement 8 - Strong authentication enforced with key-only SSH and password policies
- Requirement 10 - Audit logging enabled via auditd for security event tracking and monitoring
These pre-applied controls help reduce the manual effort typically required to harden a base operating system for PCI DSS assessments.
AWS Integration Points
This hardened AMI is designed to work with key AWS security and operations services:
- Amazon CloudWatch - Forward auditd logs and system metrics for centralized monitoring and alerting
- AWS Systems Manager - Manage patching, inventory, and compliance state across your hardened fleet
- AWS CloudTrail - Complement OS-level audit logging with API-level activity tracking
- Amazon Inspector - Run vulnerability assessments against the running instance to validate hardening posture
- AWS Security Hub - Aggregate findings from Inspector and other sources for unified compliance visibility
Who This Is For
This image is built for organizations in retail, financial services, healthcare, and service provider industries that need a hardened Linux foundation for workloads operating in PCI DSS regulated environments. It is particularly valuable for teams that want to reduce time spent on manual OS hardening and accelerate their path to PCI DSS audit readiness.
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. Each image undergoes a hardening process that applies security controls systematically rather than relying on ad-hoc configuration changes.
Important Notes
- This AMI includes additional charges for PCI DSS security hardening beyond standard infrastructure costs
- Hardening helps address PCI DSS requirements but does not replace a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) evaluation
- Buyers are responsible for completing their full PCI DSS assessment scope including network segmentation, application security, and organizational policies
- SUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server are registered trademarks of SUSE LLC. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses for SUSE products
Highlights
- Deploy-Ready PCI DSS Hardening: This image ships with key-only SSH authentication, pre-configured auditd logging, disabled unnecessary services, tightened filesystem permissions, and secure configuration defaults applied. Launch a hardened SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 instance and connect - no manual baseline remediation required before your regulated workload goes live.
- Multi-Requirement PCI DSS Coverage: Pre-configured controls address PCI DSS Requirements 2, 5, 8, and 10 out of the box - covering secure defaults, attack surface reduction, strong authentication, and audit logging. Organizations can use this image as a validated OS-layer baseline that reduces manual hardening effort and accelerates their path to PCI DSS assessment readiness.
- Validated and Continuously Updated: Every Madarson IT image is validated before publishing and regularly updated to incorporate the latest security patches. Each image undergoes a systematic hardening process applying PCI DSS security controls consistently across your fleet. Run vulnerability assessments post-launch using Amazon Inspector to confirm hardening posture and maintain continuous compliance monitoring.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5a.large Recommended | $0.05 |
t3.micro | $0.05 |
t2.micro | $0.025 |
c5a.12xlarge | $1.20 |
c6a.xlarge | $0.10 |
g5.xlarge | $0.10 |
g6.12xlarge | $1.20 |
m8a.large | $0.05 |
r7a.2xlarge | $0.20 |
t3.nano | $0.05 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this hardened SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 image, billed per running EC2 instance. Each dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type, so your rate depends on the size and family you choose. Options span general-purpose (m, t), compute-optimized (c), memory-optimized (r), storage-optimized (d, i), and GPU/accelerated (g, p) families. Within each family, larger sizes carry higher hourly rates. You select the instance that fits your workload, and software charges accrue only while instances run. AWS infrastructure charges are separate.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
Each unit is one running EC2 instance of the type you launch, charged per hour. The software rate attaches to that specific instance size and family. If you run several instances, each meters and bills separately at its own hourly rate.
Software charges accrue only while an instance runs. A fully stopped instance stops software metering. You may still owe separate AWS fees for attached storage or other resources, but the hardened image license meters running hours only.
Each dimension maps to a distinct EC2 instance type across general-purpose, compute, memory, storage, and GPU families. Larger sizes and accelerated families carry higher hourly rates. You pick the instance matching your workload, and its rate sets your software charge.
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 - Hardened for PCI DSS Compliance
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Usage instructions
Allow inbound SSH access in your security group (TCP port 22) To connect to your instance using the Amazon EC2 console: Open the Amazon EC2 console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/ . In the navigation pane, choose Instances. Select the instance and choose Connect. Choose the EC2 Instance Connect tab. For Connection type, choose Connect using EC2 Instance Connect. Access the ec2 with the default username: "ec2-user"
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Madarson IT Support
For questions about this PCI DSS hardened AMI - including hardening configuration, compliance guidance, deployment assistance, or troubleshooting - contact the Madarson IT team at info@madarsonit.com .
Please include your AWS account ID and instance ID when reporting issues to help expedite resolution.
For private offers, compliance documentation requests, or custom hardening requirements, reach out via email and the team will coordinate next steps.
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