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The solution goes beyond compliance by offering a Ubuntu server with comprehensive security hardening by default, covering everything from applications to the Linux kernel. With VED threat mitigation, you can rest assured that your digital assets are protected against advanced threats.
Overview
Ubuntu is a well-maintained GNU/Linux distribution that is cloud native friendly. Our AMI product features a Ubuntu server with comprehensive security hardening applied by default. By implementing CIS and STIG benchmarks, this product can help you achieve compliance with regulations such as PCI-DSS and GDPR. Here's some basic info about the product:
- Ubuntu 22.04, x86_64
- Security baselines including CIS and STIG, making compliance integration with your business easy
- Wazuh agent for SIEM (Security information and event management) and XDR (Extended detection and response) monitoring
- ClamAV anti-virus
- AIDE, for file system integrity management
- Auditd for monitoring
- VED (Vault Exploit Defense), for Linux kernel runtime protection. This feature is designed to protect your digital assets from advanced threats such as 0-day Linux kernel exploits, privilege escalation, container escape, and rootkits.
- DNSCrypt-proxy, supporting DNSCrypt relays, local DNS-over-HTTPS, and more.
- The current password policy requires changing passwords every 60 days
- ETC
Highlights
- Security hardening by default.
- Easily integrate with PCI-DSS/GDPR/ETC compliance
- Cutting-edged Linux runtime protection
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Ubuntu 22.04
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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.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t3.medium Recommended | $0.05 |
m4.xlarge | $0.05 |
t2.large | $0.05 |
m4.10xlarge | $0.05 |
m6i.4xlarge | $0.05 |
m4.2xlarge | $0.05 |
m4.16xlarge | $0.05 |
t3.large | $0.05 |
m6i.8xlarge | $0.05 |
m6i.large | $0.05 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for each running instance, with no upfront commitment. Pricing is organized by AWS EC2 instance type, so your rate depends on the compute size you choose. The options span the t2, t3, m4, m5a, and m6i families, from smaller sizes like t2.small and t3.medium up to larger ones like m5a.24xlarge and m6i.32xlarge. Larger instance sizes carry more compute and memory, and the hourly software rate scales with the instance you select. You can run multiple instances and are billed only for the hours each one runs.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
Every instance includes CIS/STIG security baselines, VED for Linux kernel runtime protection, AppArmor for mandatory access control, and AIDE for file integrity checks. It also adds SIEM/XDR integration through a monitoring agent. These features protect against kernel exploits, privilege escalation, container escape, and rootkits.
You pay the hourly software rate only while an instance runs. A stopped or paused instance does not accrue software charges. Note that underlying AWS storage fees for the instance may still apply while it sits idle, but the software license meters running hours only.
VED runs inside the image at no separate charge; you pay only the hourly rate for the instance type you pick. VED adds under 1% overhead in CPU-intensive tests, though I/O-intensive workloads can see over 30%. Heavier workloads may need a larger instance size, which raises the hourly rate.
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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
This version has been optimized to accommodate less strict firewall/iptables rules to better support the provision of Docker/container environments. We do not provide rootless mode of Docker due to two reasons: 1) It has higher risk by enabling unprivileged user namespaces. 2) It's user's decision to make. VED can provide some protection even under unprivileged user namespaces is enabled. Additionally, v1.6 now includes support for DNSCrypt to enhance DNS privacy protection.
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Usage instructions
Usage Instructions: To connect to your instance, you will need to use SSH or standard AWS methods as described: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstancesLinux.html
1, Update the system to the latest version: #apt update && apt upgrade -y
2, Please change all passwords Linux system accounts (ubuntu and root via cmd-line "passwd" or "sudo passwd").
3, VED is loaded at start up by default.
4, Install Wazuh agent via: ./agent-deployment.sh WAZUH_SERVER_IP_ADDR
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Security Baseline Implementation
CIS and STIG benchmarks applied for compliance with PCI-DSS and GDPR regulations
Linux Kernel Runtime Protection
VED (Vault Exploit Defense) for protection against 0-day Linux kernel exploits, privilege escalation, container escape, and rootkits
Security Monitoring and Detection
Wazuh agent for SIEM and XDR monitoring, Auditd for system monitoring, and ClamAV anti-virus engine
File System Integrity Management
AIDE for file system integrity verification and monitoring
DNS Security
DNSCrypt-proxy supporting DNSCrypt relays and local DNS-over-HTTPS encryption
Security Hardening Standard Compliance
Container image hardened according to CIS Benchmark Level 1 profile with consensus-based security configuration guidance
Regulatory Compliance Support
Alignment with PCI DSS, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FISMA, and select NIST publications requirements
Pre-configured Security Controls
Hardened account and local policies, firewall configuration, and computer-based and user-based administrative templates pre-applied
Conformance Assessment and Reporting
Includes CIS-CAT Pro assessment reports, package inventory files, and exception documentation for benchmark compliance verification
Regular Security Maintenance
Monthly patching aligned with software vendor updates to maintain alignment with latest security standards
Security Technical Implementation Guides Compliance
Configuration adheres to STIG guidelines, which are vendor-neutral standards developed through consensus-based approach and recognized across government, business, industry, and academia.
Attack Surface Minimization
Pre-configured safeguards and security controls are implemented by default to reduce attack surfaces and enhance overall security posture.
Multi-Framework Compliance Foundation
STIG-based configuration serves as a foundation for compliance with multiple cybersecurity frameworks and industry-specific security requirements.
Ubuntu 22.04 Base Operating System
Built on Ubuntu 22.04 Linux distribution as the underlying operating system.
Pre-configured Security Controls
System comes meticulously preconfigured with security controls and hardened configurations to eliminate manual security setup requirements.
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