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DISA-STIG Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
DISA-STIG Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 AMI configured to meet Level 1 Benchmark requirements. Ideal for secure, compliant, and production-ready cloud deployments in regulated industries
DISA-STIG Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
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The DISA STIG Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 AMI delivers a secure, compliant, and production-ready operating system aligned with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks. Each image is meticulously configured to reduce attack surfaces, enforce least privilege principles, and ensure compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity standards.
This hardened image includes pre-applied configurations for password policies, SSH restrictions, file permissions, logging, auditing, and system integrity monitoring while making it ideal for defense contractors, government agencies, and enterprises that prioritize cyber resilience and regulatory compliance. By leveraging automated hardening, you eliminate the manual overhead of STIG compliance, saving valuable time and reducing human error.
With Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6, users benefit from enterprise-grade stability, long-term support, and optimized performance on AWS infrastructure. Regular updates ensure continuous security, while compliance documentation simplifies audits and accreditation processes.
Key Benefits & Reasons to Buy:
- Out-of-the-box compliance with DISA STIG and DoD security standards.
- Reduced attack surface through rigorous system hardening and continuous security updates.
- Faster deployment. Save weeks of configuration time and achieve compliance from day one.
- Optimized for AWS with full EC2 compatibility and scalability.
- Audit-ready with pre-applied policies and compliance evidence.
Why Use Sedetos Certified Images?
Sedetos images are continuously validated, security-patched, and packaged using industry best practices. We monitor upstream vulnerabilities and rapidly release updated versions, giving you peace of mind that your deployments are secure, compliant, and ready for production.
No contract needed. Pay per hour, only for what you use.
Disclaimer: Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and RHEL are trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. Sedetos does not provide commercial licenses for Red Hat products. You must have an active Red Hat subscription or bring your own license as applicable.
Highlights
- Pre-Hardened and DoD-Compliant: Built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6, this AMI is configured to meet DISA STIG and Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and offering a secure, compliant, and production-ready Linux baseline for regulated environments.
- Accelerate Compliance and Deployment: Eliminate manual configuration and achieve STIG compliance in minutes. This RHEL 9.6 hardened image reduces setup time, minimizes human error, and ensures a consistent secure Linux image across all AWS deployments.
- Enterprise-Grade Security and Performance: Benefit from continuous security patching, optimized AWS performance, and audit-ready documentation. Ideal for government, defense, and enterprise workloads that require high assurance and cybersecurity resilience.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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c5.large Recommended | $0.50 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.50 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.50 |
m6id.24xlarge | $2.00 |
m4.16xlarge | $2.00 |
t3a.large | $0.50 |
r4.large | $0.50 |
r8i-flex.12xlarge | $2.00 |
r4.8xlarge | $2.00 |
m5.2xlarge | $1.00 |
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You'll be billed by the hour for actual instance usage. Simply terminate your instance whenever you're done to stop charges from accumulating. Please note that refunds are not available.
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Sedetos DISA-STIG Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 v1
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Launch the AMI Go to the EC2 console in your AWS account. Select Launch Instance and choose the DISA-STIG Hardened Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 AMI from AWS Marketplace. Choose your desired instance type. Networking configuration and storage settings. Access the Instance Use SSH to connect to the instance: ssh -i /path/to/your-key.pem ec2-user@<public-ip> The default user is: ec2-user
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Contact us at:L info@sedetos.com Support Website: https://sedetos.com/contact Additional Resources Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Documentation: https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.6_release_notes/index AWS EC2 User Guide:
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