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Hardened Amazon Linux 2023 is rigorously secured following STIG guidelines, recognized through a consensus-driven process as the industry benchmark for secure configuration, optimizing both security and efficiency. Please note, this product has charges associated with it for seller support.
Overview
This is a repackaged open source software wherein additional charges apply for extended support with a 24 hour response time. In order to receive support, please email support@hardenedimages.com .
This image comes meticulously preconfigured by Hardened Images, adhering to the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), which set the gold standard for secure configuration. These guidelines are vendor-neutral, developed through a collaborative, consensus-based approach, and recognized by government, business, industry, and academia alike. Importantly, STIG standards also serve as a robust foundation for compliance with a wide range of cybersecurity frameworks. Tailored for system and application administrators, security experts, auditors, help desk staff, and platform deployment professionals, this image is optimized for those looking to develop, deploy, evaluate, or secure applications leveraging this Linux system. It significantly enhances operational efficiency, while also mitigating time, cost, and risk associated with deploying your organization's AWS solutions.
As a trusted consulting ally for small to medium-sized businesses, Hardened Images empowers you to establish and maintain a secure presence in the cloud. We are your dedicated experts in cloud virtual machines, enabling you to commence your projects with the assurance of top-tier security.
Highlights
- Superior Protection: Hardened images are specifically engineered to enhance security, incorporating pre-set safeguards and minimizing attack surfaces by default, offering a secure starting point for any deployment.
- Ready-to-Deploy Compliance: These images are built to conform to high-security standards and regulations right from the start, facilitating easier compliance with industry-specific security requirements without additional customization.
- Cost and Time Savings: Adopting hardened images streamlines the setup process by reducing the need for extensive security configurations and ongoing maintenance, allowing teams to launch secure environments quickly and efficiently, saving both time and operational costs.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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AmazonLinux 2023
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Pricing
Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. Alternatively, you can pay upfront for a contract, which typically covers your anticipated usage for the contract duration. Any usage beyond contract will incur additional usage-based costs.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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t3.medium Recommended | $0.11 |
t3.micro | $0.11 |
c6id.8xlarge | $0.80 |
g5.8xlarge | $0.80 |
m7a.12xlarge | $1.60 |
t3a.small | $0.11 |
d2.8xlarge | $0.80 |
m6in.8xlarge | $0.80 |
m6a.24xlarge | $3.20 |
c6a.large | $0.20 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this hardened Amazon Linux 2023 image, billed per running EC2 instance. The software price attaches to the EC2 instance type you launch, so your cost scales with instance size and family. Each listed dimension matches one specific EC2 instance type, from small shared-core options to large memory-, compute-, storage-, and accelerator-focused machines. Larger or specialized instance types carry higher hourly rates. You choose the instance type that fits your workload, and billing follows your actual usage hours. AWS infrastructure charges apply separately from this software fee.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
Each dimension bills the software license for one running EC2 instance of that specific type, charged per hour. The rate reflects the instance size and family you launch. You pay for actual running hours. AWS compute, storage, and network charges are billed separately by AWS.
The software fee meters running instance-hours. A stopped instance does not accrue the hourly software charge. You may still owe AWS for attached storage while the instance is stopped, but that is an AWS infrastructure cost, not this software license fee.
The image delivers operating-system security configuration applied before launch, covering identity settings, services, system policy, and package updates. You remain responsible for your applications, networking, identity, data, monitoring, and compliance decisions. The seller supports the published image; AWS handles infrastructure and account services.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Initial release of Hardened Amazon Linux 2023 AMI.
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Usage instructions
##Connecting to the VM: ##
To connect to your instance, you will need to use SSH over port 22. The default username for connecting is ec2-user. For further information about the standard AWS method of connecting to an instance, see information described here: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstances.html
Regarding Security Configurations
Utilizing hardened images necessitates a nuanced approach due to their advanced security configurations and access controls, which may require additional adjustments for compatibility with specific workflows or applications. These images, designed with enhanced security measures to minimize vulnerabilities, offer superior protection compared to baseline images without pre-configured security settings. However, integrating them seamlessly into your operations might involve collaboration with security experts or the providers for customization, ensuring both robust security and operational functionality. This extra step, while requiring more initial setup, positions hardened images as a more secure and compliant foundation for deployments, ultimately offering a significant advantage over baseline images by saving time and resources in achieving a secure, compliant, and efficient infrastructure.
Additional Details
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No additional external resources are required for the product to function
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There are no security keys or credentials in place that need to be rotated
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There is no customer data that is collected in order for this software to function
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Vendor support
Included with every Hardened Images virtual machine is a dedicated, passionate world-class support team. Have a question? Just reach out! We love to help. Email support is available directly at support@hardenedimages.com .
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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