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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
Nikola B.
Rock-Solid Ubuntu for Dev and Server Work: Reliable, Smooth, and Stable
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is just reliable. Once it’s set up, it does what it’s supposed to do without drama.
I use it for development and server related work, and it runs smoothly on both physical machines and VMs.
Package management is simple, updates are generally predictable, and there’s almost always a solution online when you hit an issue.
It’s a solid OS if you want control and stability.
I use it for development and server related work, and it runs smoothly on both physical machines and VMs.
Package management is simple, updates are generally predictable, and there’s almost always a solution online when you hit an issue.
It’s a solid OS if you want control and stability.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some things still take more effort than they should, especially proprietary software and certain hardware drivers.
Updates can occasionally break small things, which is annoying even if it’s usually fixable.
The desktop experience is fine, but it doesn’t always feel as polished as mainstream consumer operating systems.
Updates can occasionally break small things, which is annoying even if it’s usually fixable.
The desktop experience is fine, but it doesn’t always feel as polished as mainstream consumer operating systems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu lets me work without being locked into licences or restrictive platforms.
It’s stable enough for servers and flexible enough for development and testing, which saves time in the long run.
It works well for automation, containers, and infrastructure tasks, and once it’s running, it needs very little babysitting. Overall, it keeps things efficient and under my control.
It’s stable enough for servers and flexible enough for development and testing, which saves time in the long run.
It works well for automation, containers, and infrastructure tasks, and once it’s running, it needs very little babysitting. Overall, it keeps things efficient and under my control.
Nabin P.
Robust OS for Developers and Servers
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Ubuntu's stability, strong security, massive package ecosystem, and how easily it integrates with servers, containers, and development tools. It reduces downtime, speeds up setup with apt and snaps, keeps systems secure with regular updates, and makes it easy to run Docker, cloud tools, and dev stacks reliably in both local and production environments. Setup was straightforward, package setup with apt was quick, and most dev tools just worked out of the box.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't like Ubuntu's desktop UI polish, fractional scaling, some hardware driver support, and slower adoption of the very latest software, especially compared to rolling-release distros.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu solves OS instability, licensing costs, poor server performance, and slow dev workflows by providing a secure, lightweight, and customizable environment. It reduces downtime, speeds up setup, keeps systems secure, and simplifies running Docker, cloud tools, and dev stacks.
Satya S.
Reliable and Developer-Friendly Linux OS
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find Ubuntu incredibly helpful for software development and system-level tasks with its built-in terminal and package management system. It makes installing, configuring, and managing software without much hassle. The flexibility and control Ubuntu offers allow me to customize my environment as needed, which is a major benefit. I really appreciate Ubuntu’s reliability and performance, as it runs smoothly without slowing down, even with limited hardware. I also like how well Ubuntu handles updates and long-term support, providing regular updates that keep the system secure and stable. Plus, integrating smoothly with tools for coding, testing, and debugging makes setups and project switching really fast. Ubuntu’s package manager simplifies installing programming languages, libraries, and tools, saving time compared to more manual setups. Knowing the system will remain supported and stable for years is a huge confidence booster.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ubuntu works very well overall, but there are a few areas where it could be improved. One issue I occasionally face is hardware compatibility, especially with very new or specialized hardware. Although support has improved significantly over time, some drivers—particularly for graphics cards, Wi-Fi adapters, or peripherals—may require manual setup or additional configuration. One improvement could be stronger out-of-the-box driver support for newer hardware, particularly graphics cards, Wi-Fi adapters, and Bluetooth devices. Automating the detection and installation of the most stable and compatible drivers during installation would reduce the need for manual configuration and make the first-time experience smoother.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Ubuntu for flexibility in customizing my environment and its reliability in long-term support. It simplifies software installation and control, enhances development consistency, and offers excellent performance even on limited hardware.
Bob O.
Ubuntu: Minimalistic Yet Powerful for Servers
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Ubuntu is open source and very minimal and lightweight. It's easy to install and doesn't come with anything I don't need, allowing me to use it specifically for my intended purposes, especially in smaller server environments. Also, setting it up was very easy as I just downloaded the ISO to a jump drive and loaded it from there.
What do you dislike about the product?
not much to dislike. it works really well for the purposes I need it for. Nothing I dont need and very tailored to my use cases.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu allows me to spin up lightweight servers for development, automate tasks, and create software. It's open source, minimal, easy to install, and tailored for specific server tasks, providing a good separation of concerns.
Computer Software
Top-Notch Security and Ideal for Secure Coding Environments
Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It's security and especially for setting up the coding environment that I use at office is best and the 3rd party installations that have higher security breach risks don't get preinstalled
What do you dislike about the product?
It is not so much configurable like windows and we can't play video games like we do in windows
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The security is tight so no code breach for coding that I do at office and especially 3rd party apps and tracking doesn't push malwares into my system