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This product has charges associated with it for security hardening, RDP pre-configuration and GUI Access.
This AWS-based EC2 is pre-configured with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, foundational security hardening, and a full Xfce desktop environment accessible via RDP. Security and usability combined.
Overview
This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for security hardening, RDP pre-configuration and GUI Access. This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for security hardening. This AWS-based EC2 combines foundational security hardening with the convenience of a full graphical desktop environment accessible via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on port 3389. It is designed for security-conscious teams who require both a hardened OS baseline and a graphical interface for administration, compliance work, and development. Foundational security hardening covers SSH hardening, kernel parameter hardening, audit logging via auditd, file integrity monitoring with AIDE, PAM configuration, access controls, and service minimization -- all aligned with established industry security frameworks. The Xfce desktop environment provides a lightweight, responsive graphical interface with LightDM, xrdp, and Firefox browser pre-installed. This configuration is ideal for security administrators, compliance teams, and developers who need a graphical interface without compromising on security posture. Key features: Foundational security hardening, full Xfce desktop via RDP, Firefox browser, AIDE file integrity monitoring, auditd logging, SSH hardening, PAM configuration, and kernel hardening. Maps to NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other frameworks. Why use Madarson IT Ubuntu 26.04 LTS images? Madarson IT certified images are always up to date, secure, follow industry standards, and are built to work right out of the box. Every image is validated before publishing and regularly updated to incorporate the latest security patches. Disclaimer: Canonical Ltd. owns the trademarks for Ubuntu and its associated branding. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses on any third-party product. This hardened image should be considered a starting point. Organizations may need to customize configurations based on their specific security requirements and risk profile.
Highlights
- Combines foundational security hardening with a full Xfce desktop environment accessible via RDP -- security and usability without compromise for cloud administration and development.
- Includes AIDE file integrity monitoring, auditd logging, SSH hardening, and kernel hardening alongside a graphical desktop -- ideal for security administrators and compliance teams.
- Maps to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other compliance frameworks -- a secure, compliant cloud desktop ready for regulated environments.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Ubuntu 26.04
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5a.large Recommended | $0.05 |
t3.micro | $0.05 |
t2.micro | $0.025 |
c3.2xlarge | $0.20 |
r8a.12xlarge | $1.20 |
g5.4xlarge | $0.40 |
i3.large | $0.05 |
t2.small | $0.025 |
c6a.4xlarge | $0.40 |
i2.8xlarge | $0.80 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the security-hardened Ubuntu 26.04 desktop image, billed only for the time each instance runs. The many dimensions are not tiers or plans. Each one maps to a specific AWS EC2 instance type that you choose to run the image on. They span general-purpose, compute-optimized, memory-optimized, storage-optimized, and GPU-accelerated families, in sizes from nano through 16xlarge. Larger instances carry more CPU, memory, or GPU capacity, so their hourly rate rises accordingly. You select the instance type that fits your workload and pay that rate per running hour.
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The hourly rate meters running time only. A fully stopped instance does not accrue the software charge. Stopped instances may still incur underlying AWS storage fees for their attached volumes, but the image charge applies only while the instance is running.
You pay for the security-hardened Ubuntu 26.04 desktop image with RDP access running on your chosen instance. The image is validated against DISA STIG, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and NIST frameworks and updated with security patches. The AWS compute charge for the instance is separate and set by AWS.
Each instance type carries its own hourly rate tied to its CPU, memory, or GPU capacity. Changing types is a manual choice you make when launching or resizing. There is no automatic upgrade. You pay the rate for whichever instance type is running at the time.
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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
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Hardened Cloud Desktop with RDP. Xfce desktop with Firefox and foundational security hardening
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Usage instructions
Allow inbound SSH access in your security group (TCP port 22 and 3389) To connect to your instance using the Amazon EC2 console: Open the Amazon EC2 console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/ec2/ .
In the navigation pane, choose Instances.
Select the instance and choose Connect. Choose the EC2 Instance Connect tab. For Connection type, choose Connect using EC2 Instance Connect. Access the ec2 with the default username: "ubuntu" For RDP Access: Create a password for ubuntu user for RDP login using the CLI command: "sudo passwd ubuntu" Launch RDP client and enter the ubuntu credentials
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For private offers, compliance documentation, or custom hardening requirements contact us at info@madarsonit.com .
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