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This product has charges associated with the pre-configured security setup, including continuous image maintenance. Deploy a security-hardened CentOS 10 virtual machine configured with over 200 controls out of the box, optimized for secure workloads.
Overview
This is a repackaged open source operating system, with additional charges for extended support that includes a guaranteed 24-hour response time.
The CentOS 10 image has been professionally hardened by the team at Hardened Images, following the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) - the widely recognized benchmark for secure system configuration. These standards are trusted by government agencies, enterprises, and academic institutions alike, serving as a powerful foundation for meeting modern cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
Built for IT administrators, security engineers, auditors, support staff, and deployment teams, this image simplifies the process of developing, securing, and scaling applications on Linux-based systems. It accelerates your deployment pipeline while maintaining a high-security posture.
By launching a Hardened Images AMI, you reduce operational overhead, cut implementation costs, and mitigate risk - all while deploying faster with confidence.
As a trusted partner to small and mid-sized businesses, Hardened Images helps you establish a secure cloud footprint from day one. We specialize in delivering hardened virtual machines so you can focus on building, knowing your infrastructure is locked down from the start.
Highlights
- Start with a secure foundation: Each Hardened Image comes pre-configured with over 200 security controls aligned with industry standards, including STIG. This eliminates weeks of manual setup and ensures your virtual machine is production-ready from the start.
- Accelerate compliance and reduce risk: Our hardened CentOS 10 images are trusted by organizations in finance, healthcare, and government. They help you meet security benchmarks faster while minimizing misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
- Optimized for secure AWS deployments: Our images are fine-tuned for AWS, enabling you to launch confidently into production with built-in security and minimal configuration. Reduce risk, save time, and streamline your cloud operations from day one.
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64-bit (Arm) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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CentOs 10
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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.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t4g.medium Recommended | $0.88 |
i8g.4xlarge | $3.30 |
c7gd.12xlarge | $3.30 |
a1.xlarge | $1.60 |
c8gd.24xlarge | $6.20 |
c6gd.xlarge | $1.60 |
r7gd.medium | $0.88 |
c6g.8xlarge | $3.30 |
c6gn.2xlarge | $1.60 |
c8g.24xlarge | $6.20 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the Hardened CentOS 10 (ARM) image running on your chosen AWS ARM-based instance. Each pricing dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type, so your rate depends on the instance you select. Options span general-purpose (m-series, t4g, a1), compute-optimized (c-series), memory-optimized (r-series, x-series), storage-optimized (i-series, im4gn, is4gen), and graphics (g5g) families. Sizes range from nano and medium up to large metal instances. Larger instances carry higher hourly rates. You are billed only for the hours each instance runs, with no upfront commitment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
The hourly rate covers the Hardened CentOS 10 (ARM) software license on your chosen instance. It does not include the underlying AWS compute charge for the EC2 instance itself. AWS bills that separately. You pay both the software rate and the AWS infrastructure rate for each running hour.
The software rate meters running instance-hours only. A stopped instance accrues no software charges. You may still owe AWS storage fees for attached volumes while the instance is stopped, but those are separate from this listing's hourly software charge.
Each dimension maps to one EC2 instance type. Smaller sizes like t4g.nano, medium, or large carry lower hourly rates than metal or 48xlarge sizes. Choose a smaller instance for light workloads. You can switch instance types later by launching the image on a different size.
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Delivery details
64-bit (Arm) 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 is the initial release of the Hardened CentOS 10 image. All current security patches are applied and over 200 security controls are configured by default.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Connecting to the Virtual Machine
To connect to your instance, use SSH over port 22. The default username for this image is ec2-user.
For full details on connecting to EC2 instances, refer to the AWS documentation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstances.html
Security Configuration
This image is pre-hardened with over 200 security controls applied by default. No additional setup or configuration is required after launch.
You can begin using the virtual machine immediately with a secure baseline already in place.
Additional Details
- No additional external resources are required for the product to function.
- There are no credentials, access keys, or tokens in place that need to be rotated.
- No customer data is collected by this software at any point.
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Support
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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