This product has charges associated with it for hardening and maintenance support by the seller. This AMI of Oracle Linux 8 is preconfigured and hardened with over 200+ security controls by Foundation Security to meet NIST compliance.
The NIST compliance framework, developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is a set of guidelines, standards, and best practices that organizations can follow to manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks. It is widely recognized as a best practice for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Many government agencies, contractors, and businesses in highly-regulated industries such as healthcare and finance have adopted the NIST framework as a way to manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Additionally, organizations that process, store, or transmit sensitive data can benefit from using the NIST framework to implement appropriate security controls and safeguard against data breaches. The NIST framework can be used as a roadmap for developing and improving cybersecurity programs and can help organizations achieve compliance with various cybersecurity regulations and standards.
This Oracle Linux 8 virtual machine image is hardened with over 200+ security controls built-in to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. With this preconfigured Oracle Linux 8 image, companies can easily deploy a NIST-compliant environment, reducing the time and resources required for security implementation. Foundation Security's image is regularly updated to keep up with the latest security threats and compliance regulations, providing customers with peace of mind that their data is well protected. Their offering is ideal for government agencies, contractors, and businesses in highly-regulated industries such as healthcare and finance.
Foundation Security has a team of industry experts with deep knowledge of security and compliance regulations. This ensures that their virtual machine image is well-designed and implemented with the highest level of security standards. Additionally, their experienced team provides ongoing support to ensure their customers' security needs are met.
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With regular updates and a pre-configured image, Foundation Security's virtual machines are ready out of the box, streamlining the process of building compliant applications.
Foundation Security's hardened virtual machines are NIST compliant, providing a secure and compliant environment for sensitive data.
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You pay by the hour for this hardened Oracle Linux 8 image, billed only while an instance runs. Each dimension maps to a specific AWS EC2 instance type, so your rate follows the instance you choose. General-purpose (m-series, t-series), compute-optimized (c-series), memory-optimized (r-series, x-series), storage (i-series, d-series), and accelerated (g, p, inf, trn) families are all covered. Larger instance sizes carry higher hourly rates than smaller ones in the same family. You can start, stop, and switch instance types as needs change, with no upfront commitment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What exactly am I paying for with the hourly software rate on each instance type?
You pay a per-hour software charge for the hardened Oracle Linux 8 image running on that instance. This covers the security-hardened operating system built to STIG and NIST frameworks. The AWS compute cost for the instance is billed separately by AWS on top of this software rate.
Am I charged the hourly rate when my instance is stopped or paused?
The software charge meters only while the instance runs. A stopped or paused instance stops accruing the hourly software fee. Note that AWS may still charge for attached storage on a stopped instance, but that is separate from this software rate.
What happens to my bill if I switch to a larger instance type?
Your hourly software rate follows the instance type you run at that moment. When you switch to a larger size, the higher rate for that type applies going forward. You are billed per hour on whichever instance is active, so changing types changes the rate immediately.
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June 2026 maintenance release: latest OS security updates applied
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This product has charges associated with it for seller hardening and maintenance support. The Foundation NIST Compliant Oracle Linux 8 is designed to help organizations meet the stringent requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, enhancing the security and reliability of their systems.
This product has charges associated with the pre-built hardening to the CIS Benchmarks™ and recurring maintenance. The CIS Hardened Images® are hardened in accordance with the associated CIS Benchmarks, an industry best practice for secure configuration. Reduce cost, time, and risk by building your AWS solution with CIS AMIs.
This product has charges associated with it for seller hardening and maintenance support. The Foundation NIST Compliant Oracle Linux 8 is designed to help organizations meet the stringent requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, enhancing the security and reliability of their systems.
This product has charges associated with resources allocated to hardening against the CIS Benchmarks.
This product has charges associated with the pre-built hardening to the CIS Benchmarks™ and recurring maintenance. The CIS Hardened Images® are hardened in accordance with the associated CIS Benchmarks, an industry best practice for secure configuration. Reduce cost, time, and risk by building your AWS solution with CIS AMIs.
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