This Blume product is secured using 400+ security controls based on CIS Benchmarks.

Ubuntu 16.04 provides a secure, stable, and high performance execution environment to develop and run cloud and enterprise applications. This Blume product is updated and maintained regularly.

Launching an image hardened according to the trusted security configuration baselines prescribed by a CIS Benchmark will reduce cost, time, and risk to an organization. This Blume product is configured with the majority of the recommendations included in the corresponding CIS Benchmark. The Level 1 Profile settings within the CIS Benchmark have been applied with the intent to provide a clear security benefit without inhibiting the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.

Please note that this is the default Hardened Ubuntu 16.04 AMI that our security professionals recommend. Blume provides ongoing security and maintenance updates on a regular basis to all instances running Ubuntu 16.04 AMIs.

Blume is a trusted consultant partner that helps small and medium sized business start in AWS the secure, well-architected way. We provide the tools and experience to help you scale securely.