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Ubuntu Pro FIPS is the first and only FIPS certified image for the public cloud. It includes NIST certified components, security patching for the widest collection of open source workloads, HIPAA and ISO compliance, live kernel patching, and a commitment from Canonical for 10-year maintenance.
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Overview
Ubuntu Pro FIPS is the first and only FIPS certified image for the public cloud. Ubuntu Pro FIPS is the critical foundation for state agencies administering federal programs and private sector companies with government contracts. Ubuntu Pro FIPS is built upon the power of Ubuntu Pro's enhanced stability, compliance and security features and is maintained to provide your organization with the strongest FIPS foundation now and in the future.
Additional security patches beyond the basic maintenance that comes with Ubuntu ensure all Critical and High CVEs for 28,000 packages are addressed. Kernel livepatch applies security fixes to the live running kernel, ensuring maximum uptime and minimizing operational overhead. Ubuntu Pro FIPS rolls up all the security features Canonical customers enjoy, and enables them automatically with no up front contract required.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS includes Canonical's Ubuntu Advantage Essential offerings for both Infrastructure and Applications such as certification, compliance and hardening profiles including FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria EAL2, CIS and DISA STIG. Security patch coverage expands constantly based on customer priorities and usage patterns.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS is a separate build of Ubuntu certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with all the additional security capabilities that Canonical provides to enterprise customers including those who operate in regulated environments such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI.
Highlights
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certification for the Ubuntu kernel and several security components.
- Canonical's Extended Security Maintenance covers thousands of the most widely deployed packages on Ubuntu. Additionally, kernel livepatch maximizes uptime while providing real-time defense against critical kernel exploits.
- Ubuntu Pro FIPS is backed by a 10-year maintenance commitment from Canonical, including patches for high and critical CVEs for all supported components.
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Security Certification
NIST certified image with FIPS 140-2 compliance for public cloud environments
Kernel Security Patching
Live kernel patching mechanism that applies security fixes to running kernel without system restart
Vulnerability Management
Extended security maintenance covering 28,000 packages with critical and high CVE patches
Compliance Profiles
Includes hardening profiles for Common Criteria EAL2, CIS, and DISA STIG standards
Security Component Certification
Certified security components by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Security Hardening
"Configured with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) Benchmark High to enhance system security posture"
Operating System Compatibility
"Optimized Amazon Linux 2 distribution configured for compatibility with Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR)"
Compliance Standard
"Meets Defense Information System Agency (DISA) configuration standards for system hardening"
Security Configuration
"Implements advanced security settings to improve overall system protection"
Platform Optimization
"Pre-configured Linux image with specialized security and performance configurations"
Security Hardening
Pre-configured container image hardened against CIS Benchmarks Level 1 profile with comprehensive security configurations
Compliance Assessment
Includes CIS Configuration Assessment Tool (CIS-CAT Pro) reports for demonstrating conformance to security benchmarks
Benchmark Alignment
Follows industry-recognized security recommendations developed through consensus-based process by CIS
Configuration Reporting
Provides detailed HTML reports and text files documenting system configuration before and after hardening
Platform Compatibility
Designed to run on container runtimes and orchestration services like Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS
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Customer reviews
Ranu S.
Lightweight, Efficient, and Perfect for Development
Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
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What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is one of the lightweight operating systems available as open source. Nearly all of our systems run on Ubuntu. It is easy to install on both desktop and laptop machines. The system is very resource-friendly, efficiently utilizing CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. There is no unnecessary bloatware; only useful utilities are included with the downloads. Ubuntu supports almost all the tools and IDEs needed for development and server deployment. For desktop users, it now also offers a good user interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The majority of our developers rely on this operating system, and most of our servers are also running on it, except for a few that require a specific OS to function.
Sandeep R.
Simple, Stable, and Reliable—Ubuntu Shines for All Users
Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is simple and ease of use and ease of integration, stable, and works well for both beginners and professional. Its package management, strong community support, and regular updates make it reliable for daily use and server workloads.
What do you dislike about the product?
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The Go-To Linux OS for Homelabs and Professionals
Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
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What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu has become the standard Linux OS for many people. It's very popular for homelabs as well as professional environments. I love that it doesn't require the resources to run smoothly like a Windows OS and it's free!
What do you dislike about the product?
Every Linux OS requires some knowledge for terminal commands, so it's not merely a GUI driven operating system. There is a larger learning curve than Windows, which may prevent people from using it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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Han B.
Flexible and User-Friendly for Cybersecurity Tasks
Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
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What do you like best about the product?
I like Ubuntu's interface and its ability to run on sandbox. The sandbox feature makes it easier to run Ubuntu without needing to install the entire OS on my machine. It's also a great Linux alternative that is better for daily use and more flexible. The initial setup is self-explanatory, which is really convenient.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ubuntu is not heavily used unless it is for tech or cybersecurity, making it pretty unique on its own.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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Dave C.
Lightweight and User-Friendly Linux OS
Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
lightweight, easy to use. Linux but no step learning curve for cmd line language required.
What do you dislike about the product?
Still is some knowledge required to get started with configuring the OS to your needs but only a few hours or so.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Lightweight OS that is easy to deploy and configure with very quick turn around.