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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.
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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Ubuntu 16.04 - Xenial
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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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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Nikhil J.
Ubuntu review
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Free and. Open source, user friendly for linux and stable and secured
What do you dislike about the product?
Too much Canonical control and update and upgrade quirks
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is free and open source, removing OS licensing costs and Highly customizable through themes , settings , and open source packages
Khushnam C.
Why Ubuntu Is a Great Choice for Everyone
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Ubuntu because it is free and easy to use. It works well on many computers and is very stable. The software store has lots of useful apps, and it feels safe from viruses. It’s good for both beginners and advanced users
What do you dislike about the product?
if you are not used to Linux, the commands can feel a bit confusing at first.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves the problem of expensive software and complicated operating systems. It gives a free, safe, and easy-to-use option for people who want a reliable computer without paying for Windows or Mac
Shubham P.
A Reliable and User-Friendly Linux Distro.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Ubuntu is that it combines stability with ease of use. It's beginner-friendly, yet powerful enough for development and server environments. The community and long-term support release make it reliable and easy to maintain.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Ubuntu is that it can feel a bit heavy compared to lighter Linux distributions, and sometimes updates introduce small compatibility issues. However, the strong community support usually makes it easy to resolve these quickly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves the problem of having a stable, secure, and free OS. It benefits me by giving a reliable environment for development and everyday use with strong community support.
Jorge L.
Clean, stable
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Easy install, solid LTS releases, and great hardware support out of the box. apt has huge repos, so most tools are one command away. Perfect for dev work—Docker, Python, Node, C/C++, Git, SSH—everything runs smooth. Updates are predictable, docs/community are strong, and it’s lightweight enough for old laptops or cloud servers.
What do you dislike about the product?
Snaps can feel slow and a bit confusing vs apt. Some packages lag behind cutting-edge versions. NVIDIA and a few Wi-Fi chips still need extra love.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
can spin up dev and prod boxes fast with apt, Docker, and systemd. Same stack on laptop, VM, and server.
Computer Software
Best flavour of linux distros
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use and beginner friendly compared to other Linux Distros.
Huge community support with lot of tutorials and forums.
Work well for both servers and desktops alike. Most community driven support but plenty of answers available quickly.
Huge community support with lot of tutorials and forums.
Work well for both servers and desktops alike. Most community driven support but plenty of answers available quickly.
What do you dislike about the product?
Snaps can be slow and resource heavy. Not always the latest version of the software in default repos.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu makes it simple to run a stable Linux environment for both desktop and Server use.