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This product has charges associated with it for hardening, update maintenance, and seller support. Hardened Rocky Linux 8 (ARM) is rigorously secured following STIG guidelines, recognized through a consensus-driven process as the industry benchmark for secure configuration, optimizing both security and efficiency.
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 (Arm) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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OtherLinux 8
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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.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t4g.medium Recommended | $0.88 |
i8ge.6xlarge | $3.30 |
hpc7g.8xlarge | $3.30 |
g5g.xlarge | $1.60 |
c8gd.metal-24xl | $6.20 |
c8g.metal-24xl | $6.20 |
m6g.16xlarge | $6.20 |
c7gd.2xlarge | $1.60 |
c6gn.12xlarge | $3.30 |
c8gd.2xlarge | $1.60 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this hardened Rocky Linux 8 image running on ARM-based EC2 instances. Each dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type, so your rate depends on the instance you launch. Options span general-purpose, compute-optimized, memory-optimized, storage-optimized, and bare-metal families in sizes from nano and medium up to 48xlarge and metal. Larger instances carry higher hourly rates because they provide more compute and memory. You pick the instance that matches your workload and pay only for the hours you run it.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
The image is configured to STIG security recommendations, which limit system weaknesses that make servers vulnerable to attack. This helps guard against denial of service and unauthorized data access. These standards align with recognized frameworks used in defense, payment, healthcare, and government settings. The hardening applies across every instance option.
You pay the hourly software rate only while the instance runs. Stopped or terminated instances stop accruing software charges. Note that stopped instances may still incur separate AWS storage fees for attached volumes, which are billed by AWS, not by this listing.
Yes. Each dimension maps to one specific EC2 instance type, and every type carries its own hourly rate. If you launch or switch to a different instance, you pay that instance's rate for the hours it runs. You are not locked to a single 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
Updated version of hardened AMI with critical patches installed
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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 rocky. 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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