Minimal Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Focal Hardened

Bansir Minimal Ubuntu 20.04 LTS CIS Level 1 Hardened AMI with Nagios and Wazuh provides a secure, compliance-ready foundation for enterprise workloads. The image is pre-configured using the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Level 1 benchmark, validated via OpenSCAP, and aligned with major regulatory frameworks including PCI DSS, FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, and DoD Cloud Computing SRG. It includes pre-configured UFW firewall rules, robust password policies (libpam-pwquality), and auditd for comprehensive system auditing. Going beyond basic hardening, this AMI includes pre-installed monitoring and security tools to ensure continuous visibility. Nagios Core is configured for infrastructure monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, network), while the Wazuh Agent provides Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and intrusion detection capabilities. ClamAV is included for malware scanning, creating a robust, defense-in-depth architecture ready for immediate deployment. This product has charges associated with it for the ongoing maintenance of security configurations, CIS benchmark updates, and specialized seller support by Bansir. It is ideal for organizations in regulated industries looking to accelerate their cloud migration while maintaining strict security and compliance postures. Minimal Ubuntu 20.04 is an essential variant of this distribution, designed to provide a lightweight and efficient environment. This version retains the solid foundation of Ubuntu 20.04 but focuses on minimal resources and flexibility. It's ideal for servers and cloud environments, delivering an essential system that adapts to diverse applications and needs. With access to Ubuntu's extensive software repositories, users can customize and build upon this efficient foundation as per their requirements.